Lesson Time...

Most of us have heard the Ten Commandments many times in our lives. We know not to kill or covet, and even not to take the Lrd's name in vain. The first 2, however, aren't ones that I have ever thought much about. Sure, we Americans may idolize some things, we may make our job our "god" but that is only the American manifestation of what these verses were initially referring to. Today, I saw what the Lrd was speaking about when he said we should have no other gods before him and we should not make idols and worship them. We went to a Hindu temple today. A very large and popular one. This temple is so used to visitors that there was a special walkway we went through (up stairs, around corners, through rooms) that allowed us to observe but not participate, which was nice. Inside the main room at the top of the last flight of stairs was what made the biggest impact. This temple is a krishna temple. And in the center of this huge marble and gold plated room stood three huge idols. Not images of saints, not pictures of a god, not even a reenactment of something historic or significant. They were golden idols that had faces, clear characteristics, clothing, and many worshipers. Each idol was a different "form" of krishna. People would lay on the ground, bow down to, and lift their hands to these golden forms. They continuously chanted a mantra that, they believe, helps them to meditate and focus their lives and become closer devoted to krishna. The better devotee they are, the better their next life will be.

As we walked through and observed this event, I was trying to be as intentional through pryer as I could but all that could come out of my mouth was “Gd help. Gd bless this place. Gd help.” That was my mantra.

I was aware of the act of the evil one in this temple. I was very aware of his power and his influence. His reign in this city. I started to think about how much it must break our Father’s heart to see a place like this. To see his beloved children bowing down to these statues and seeking fulfillment in manmade attempts of holiness. Then the pride that had started to develop inside me was shattered… That feeling is exactly how our Father feels every time we disobey Him. Every time we don’t seek Him for fulfillment, every time we- Chr!st!an Americans- look to manmade efforts to solve our desperate condition. The Father doesn’t see me and my sin any different than those who lay prostrate in front of krishna. 

This realization shook me and humbled me to a completely new level. Thank you Father for loving me. Loving me even though I have seen your love and still disobey. Loving me though I know truth and still accept lies. Loving me in my pride. He Loves Us! Amazing grace. Truly amazing.

This Fourth of July, let’s thank our Father for freedom, and grace. And let’s pry for those who haven’t had the blessing of hearing the truth of the gospl. Please, please join me in this. There are so many people living in darkness so vast that they don’t even know it’s not the light. Let us be the light in the darkness.

My time here is very quickly coming to a close. I leave Tuesday for debriefing up north. 4 days is not much time so please pry that the Father would multiply our final days!! I have an Indian friend that I need to meet up with before I leave, and my D group girls will be back soon from holiday! Pry for the Spirit to move in these relationships that He has ordained to develop!  

Love Love Love

Molly Kate

P.S. PTL I am feeling OH SO MUCH better! Huge pryer answered because it was getting bad! Oh what love He has for us!!

Give this song a listen... I LOVE it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxsQP2Hf698