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American Idol = God's Son???

It has been months since American Idol 4 has last being telecast on TV. I missed the cute and pretty face of Carrie Underwood, the vocally strong Vonzell Solomon and the cute dances performed by my American Idol 4, Anthony Fedorov.

Recently, i reflected on the reason why i accept Christ into my life and the reason is unimaginably humorous. It is because of American Idol that changed me into a Christian that will very soon change my life inside-out.

I started to get very fond of American Idol since the encore telecast of American Idol 3 is being aired on TV at the very end of last year. I am very touched by Fantasia's Summertime, mesmerised by Latoya's Don't Rain on My Parade, disgusted by Diana's Aint no Mountain High Enough and deeply in love with Jasmine's Inseparable.

The show intrigues me to get to know Americans. I began to get very interested in the life of Americans. As i used to have a perspective that most Westerners are usually Christians, i started to like Christian and hope to become one myself not knowing anything about having a relationship with God or stuffs like that.

Watching American Idol is also inspiring to one's life. Examples like contestants picking themselves up and doing their best on stage despite having threats and bullets being thrown at them by the public, media and Simon Cowell, a dangerous man who will give a fiery criticism to any contestants who fell under the pressure of the competition thus delivering a substandard performance teach me not to back out or shun any obstacle even if it may be extremely tough or unbearable.

After watching the show, i also began to think that Chinese singers are not as good as any of the American Idol contestants and as a result initiates in me scoffing them as well. I cleared my drawers from every of SHE albums and gave away Cyndi albums to anyone who is able to tolerate her so called "VERY CUTE" songs.

Joining Christ
I began to go back to my anime after the season 4 of American Idol ends. I downloaded and watched as many anime as i could during the period of June-August. On August 8, 6 days after one of my friend's birthday, 2 strangers approached me. At first, i thought that they just want to have a seat beside me as i am the only person on the table and the food court is quite packed on that day. Then, they introduced themselves as A and B. I was profoundly jolted at this and i contemplated, "Erm, why are these 2 guys introducing themselves, it is not liked i will be sharing these seats forever with them." I continued to eat my Japanese food.

A and B then talked to me about school stuffs and asked questions to draw me out. I am relatively reluctant to answer but still do so in the end. Then a pause..... Some time later, they talked to me about Christ. A shared to me his testimony of joining Christ, B then took out a paper and drew a bridge which is incomprehensive to me at that time. I didnt really pay any attention and continued to eat my food.

Then they invited me for a gathering on the tenth of August which is my Mum's birthday. I immediately rejected them as these words from my Mum began to sound in my brain, "Never go to a stranger's house, who knows what they might do to you." Then, they invited me for a church service, i had like to go but unfortunately i have to work. Thereafter, i left my contact number and they left.

On the following thursday, after the Design Fundamental lesson which i detest the most. A invited me for a lunch, i accept it since it is rather rude to reject it and i have no company for lunch so why not.

During lunch(I Did not eat anything then), A shared to me about Christ. This time, i listened intently since American Idol influence me in some ways which made me interested in Christ. When he told me that all sins are erased after you seek redemption from Jesus. I immediately think that it is preposterous, how can one's arson be forgiven just simply by a word of prayer. Due to this, i began to ponder whether i should become a Christian as the above principle sound rather fake to me.

On the following day, i was invited by them to a badminton game. Though i dont like sports, i did not reject them as it will be rather unfriendly to do so and i dont want to leave any impression of being unfriendly. The game is cancelled due to some forgotten reasons. Then B shared to me more about Christianity, this time, most doubts i have are mostly cleared. Then we talked on the way to the MRT station and i can feel of being welcomed.

I began to ponder whether should i become a Christian or not during the weekends and finally i got an answer. I told A that i want to convert on the following Monday. Ok, that's it.

In this process of becoming a Christian, American Idol played a huge role in it. As time goes by after i become a Christian, I realize that God has pave out a path for you so that you can become his children, nothing happens by coincidence.

And now, I am waiting for American Idol 5.

PS: Due to some unforseen troubles, identity are kept confidential. :) Have a great time.

John [5:30 PM]