Thursday, December 29, 2011

New Year's Resolution and North Korea


Please watch ^^
It's hard to know where to start after that. It's hard for me to comprehend the extent of what goes on in North Korea.
With ALL of the problems in this world, let it be hunger, violence, abuse of all kinds, addictions, family problems, the list goes on- how can I ever complain? How can I honestly sit here and be so upset that a key broke off of my keyboard? (true story)
Why are mediocre things so important to us that we allow them to take over and consume our lives?
Sometimes I go through rough times, but honestly, someone has it worse. Many someone's have it worse, and those people are closer to me than I often realize.
The question now is, what do I do with this? What am I going to do differently in my life because of what I just saw?
I'm not big on New Year's Resolutions. In fact, for what I remember, I've only half-seriously attempted them once (and failed within the first week if I remember correctly). I've never taken them seriously because I've never had anything I'd honestly wanted (enough to actually try) to break. But I have one this year. I want to stop complaining-about the big things and the little things. Even if it's just complaining about being tired, I want it to stop. There are so many worse things that I could be experiencing, and instead I want to praise in the goodness of what I do have. Instead of complaining, I want to lift up someone else in prayer. Someone else who might have it worse than me.

What are your thoughts or feelings from the video? I would love to hear!


To end on a lighter note, the following is a statement that only a few will understand, but is relative to the topic.
"We're goin in a bathtub!"

1 comment:

  1. Wow... what an insightful and interesting video. I always enjoy videos concerning global issues, seeing that they help us understand the world in which we live and therefore better understand ourselves. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us Jessica. =)

    Btw, like yourself, I can't help but to feel extremely blessed after watching this video about North Korea.

    This video truly has helped me view freedom from a new perspective, seeing that the people of North Korea are "living" life without it. This is such a tragedy to see, cause from the look of things they aren't really living life at all, at least the way life is meant to be lived.

    Lastly, I can't help but think about the current affairs of North Korea as well. With the recent death of Kim Jong Il the country is bound to be in emotional turmoil. Furthermore, with the appointing of Kim Jong Un as "supreme leader" the country ventures on yet another "bumpy" ride. All in all, I think its safe to be said, that both the country and the people of North Korea greatly need our prayers right now and greatly need God. He's truly the only solution to the grief and sorrow that lies within the borders of North Korea.

    Oh and to end on a lighter note, I admire your New Years Resolution, best of luck, I'll be praying for you.

    p.s. - sorry 'bout your keyboard

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