cyn fong came to speak last night about her role at an agency that promotes abstinence and life for unborn children. the primary part of the talk consisted of her testimony. with a tremulous voice but a gaze that exuded strength, cyn spoke of her past, of her shame, with a conviction that comes from one who finds freedom in christ. she exemplified to me someone who is not ruled by fear, one who does not conform to the world, and understands that her identity is not found in the eyes of other people, but in that of the lord- the only one who will ultimately hold us accountable; someone who has already forgiven us, whose grandeur, softened by the gaze of agape love soaks us all in his compassion and hope. last night i was inspired by cyn's courage, by her faith, and by her heart- that from raw pulp lying alone cold at rock bottom, she was able to rise, made strong in god's healing: a warrior for christ. people like that amaze me. people who are real and unafraid to speak the truth. and i do not just refer to matters of faith and spirituality, but to their conduence of everyday life; that what you see is what you get, and reality is recognized for what it is. there is a hope in that- that it does not end there, knowing what is is not the end all and the be all to life; there is always growth and wisdom and maturity. ...there is no need to conform to standards set by superficial perfections because in the end, that's all it is: superficial. my dear, once upon a time it was oft repeated to me: there is no fear when you know the lord =) posted by testimonies 11:24 AM Add a comment . . .
