To Save a Life (referencing the movie and other lovely stuff)

Here I am, procrastinating my Sunday School assignment. But for mostly good reason. Tonight, was great. And once again, an apology for never posting on this blog. But I saw this movie to night, and I kind of feel like my faith is getting revitalized. Like this is what God wants from me. He wants me to just listen, and just reach out to people. Not to bring them down, not to interrupt them, not to judge, not to anything, but just reach out. Just be a friend. Just to care and to love... and that's what He did, that's what He's calling us to do. Tonight really made that concrete, just watching that movie. Just hanging out with those friends and classmates and youth group buddies and volunteering at that daycare-ish center after school on Friday, it's just... all about love and reaching out. This is it. This is IT, this is what God wants us to do, who He wants us to be. And it's all so clear now.

I can stop focusing on my sins and shortcomings and focus on Him. I can focus on what He's called me to do now. I can work hard on my schoolwork, and I can reach out and I can be a friend, we can all make a difference, in His name, and for everyone in the world.

If you ever get the chance, at any point, see the film "To Save a Life". It is incredible. It might just change your life, or your perspective on everything, or just put everything back into focus. Please see this movie if you can. Please. I guarentee, you will not be disappointed. And I'm not trying to advertise the thing, and it wasn't absolutely perfect, but it has a message and it has an impact. God bless, everyone. Good night, and I love you all.

-Aly