London, G8 Summit, and Death of a Guru

It’s a day after the terrorist attacks in London. More than 50 people are dead, according to this article from CNN. The attacks are horrific, and they add a new dimension to my last post. “I wonder how this type of story affects viewers… I don’t know about any one else, but I want to help in a real way. In the ways that a lot of people, for one reason or another, choose not to help. The question is, how? But I will find an answer.” I still want to help.

I also watched a movie last night that made me think. I don’t remember the title, but it was about a British servant who was invited by a powerful, but awkward, British official to accompany him to the G8 Summit. Along with a romantic relationship that was intriguing because of his detachment, the girl confronted world leaders about the Millennium Goals. She reminded them of the 30,000 children who die every day from poverty, and she succeeded in getting them to really commit to completing the goals set out in 2000 to end poverty. It was a cool movie because it theme was that individuals, not just the eight men who meet, can make a difference.

I also finished reading a book today that impacted me. It’s called Death of a Guru, and it’s Rabi Maharaj’s autobiography. He was a Hindu guru, but he became a Christian and has since traveled and evangelized around the world. It’s personally challenging to me because he gave up a lot to follow Christ and be a missionary. He also worked with Operation Mobilization, a group I’m familiar with.

One thing that struck me as I read was how easily he heard and responded to God’s voice. I’m struggling to discern what God wants me to do, and reading Rabi’s story, I’m more convinced than ever that I, too, could hear God’s voice if I just spent more time reading the Bible and praying. I need to know how he wants me to serve him for the next year or two, if not longer. And for that to happen, I need to spend time listening to Him.