After the 30 Hour Famine last year, we were fortunate enough to have some people from Invisible Children come through Evansville and stop at Central.  While they were here we learned a bit more about the Invisible Children movement while watching a video, talked with the team, and was given the opportunity to purchase merchandise.  Many of us purchased t-shirts as well as videos and books.  I have worn my t-shirt a number of times, but I’ve never had anyone ask me about it…until yesterday.  While I was at Wal-mart with my 2 year old, we went to the deli to get some meat and cheese for youth group last night.  The lady behind the counter made a comment about “Invisible Children” and wanted to know how many I had.  She kind of laughed and I smiled, but I didn’t go into it.  Then while we were paying, the cashier commented on it as well.  She wanted to know how she could make her children invisible.  In the midst of keeping Ellen under wraps from all of the “temptations” in the checkout lane, I again just smiled…a little more irritated this time.  Then after eating lunch with my family, I went to the counter to pay.  The man behind the counter made a comment about it as well.  I finally felt like I had a chance to share with him as well as another girl who was nearby a little bit about what’s going on in Northern Uganda with the child soldiers who are kidnapped and forced to fight in “God’s Army”…which is no reflection of the God I know.  Here is a little bit of their story…

“In the spring of 2003, three young filmmakers traveled to Africa in search of a story. What started out as a filmmaking adventure transformed into much more when these boys from Southern California discovered a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them, a tragedy where children are both the weapons and the victims.

As a non-profit we work to transform apathy into activism. By documenting the lives of those living in regions of conflict and injustice, we hope to educate and inspire individuals in the Western world to use their unique voice for change. Our media creates an opportunity for people to become part of a grassroots movement that intelligently responds to what.s happening in the world.

But our work extends beyond our borders. In war-affected regions we focus on long-term development, working directly with individuals and institutions that are eager to realize their full potential. Through education and innovative economic opportunities, we partner with affected communities and strive to improve the quality of life for individuals living in conflict and post-conflict regions.”

While sharing this story with the youth last night, one of our volunteers made a comment that I feel is oh so true.  He said, “I think God was nudging you until you finally answered his call.”  Holy cow!  How right you are my friend!

So I ask you, what are you doing today when God is nudging you?  I pray that you aren’t as slow as I was…but thank goodness God didn’t give up on me!

 

 

 

 

 

November 19, 2009

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