The Hunger Games

My wonderful roommate is 'forcing' me to read this book called "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins :). We made a deal that if she reads my little two book series, I will read hers. Seems fair enough!

Well I have started this book and (though I don't necessarily want to admit it) am quite enjoying it and am curious about what shall happen. The book is about this region of districts and they have this event every year (the hunger games) to remind the people of their uprising and how the Capitol now has the power. Two young people from each district are chosen in a drawing and they will then fight the other 22 to the death.

Needless to say I was not very interested in reading about young teenagers killing each other, but it has made me realize just how grateful I am that I do not live in a country or region that is controlled by such horrific circumstances! We have fought, in some ways just like these people, for freedom, for the ability to walk without fear. It truly amazes me how far we have come, but also how far we still need to go. Yes we have abolished slavery and won voting rights for women and safe working conditions - and only by the GRACE of GOD may we be able to continue to gain an equal playing field with our neighbor.

Yet it saddens me that there is still soo much hatred in the world and that people do fear walking outside of their houses because of the evil in this world! And with every lost soul, Satin is rejoicing at his triumph! At our own ability to walk away from mercy, love, and grace. We give into our own self doubt, making it that much easier for Satin to sneak his slimy hands right into our lives! DON'T LET HIM DO THAT TO YOU!!!

I want to give you a piece of hope! Jesus Christ has fought and will always fight for your life and wants you! I realize that not everyone will believe this and I respect that with all my being. But for those of you searching for someone to rely on, someone who will take the weight of the world off your shoulders - Jesus has applied for the job! I am not saying that life will get magically better, that there will be no suffering in your life ever, or that things will be easy. I am saying that you will have a Heavenly Father looking out for you, guiding you through life, and holding you when you are ready to give up! HE LOVES YOU!! More than you may ever know...