mikao's world

fighter jets

this morning, while contemplating getting up from the lovely warmth of the comfort of my bed, the sound barrier above our little town was broken by a jetplane flying very very very close by. this is something i haven't heard in many a year and always sends a shiver through me.

on my net friend sara's blog, she asked the question, "what would you like to see happen during this year?" my response? "i would like to see world conflicts resolved without war."

this morning in chapel we sang "Jesus, you are my King," and the though occured to me that Jesus sees no borders. why do we have borders today? is it because of our fallen-ness? as Christians, Jesus is our King. He is our ruler. so for us, should not borders and country loyalties be even more obscure?

i used to be very "canada is the best country in the world... my country is better than yours." but then i lived in another country and it struck me that these thoughts really shouldn't be. why are we so focused on our own countries? we carry such pride that we are canadian or american, when for most of us it is simply by accident of birth.

living in these countries gives us many rights and priviledges. it also, on the other hand, limits our lives. we, as individuals are forced into war along with the other citizens of the countries we call home and and those we call enemies.

When I'm a world away from peace
Behind Your eyes is where I know
I'll find it, I'll find it
'Cause who You are defines my dreams
- Switchfoot, "You Already Take Me There"