Friday, January 16, 2009

Prince Caspian

I finally watched the movie tonight and it was terrific.

The exchange between Lucy and Aslan in the forest really struck me, though.

Lucy: Aslan.

Hugging

Lucy: I knew it was you. The whole time I knew it. But the others didn't believe me.

Aslan: And why would that stop you from coming to me?

Lucy: I'm sorry. I was too scared to come on my own.

How many times have I allowed others to define my belief in God? Yet, when confronted with it, all she needed to do was say "I'm sorry." It was finished. The grace of God extended to us when our faith seems so small and weak. As small as a mustard seed ...

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