Very busy day today. I’m still kind of in the afterglow of yesterday’s really amazing meeting. Its just so cool. I don’t want to count my chickens before they are hatched, But I also want to speak out in faith. So it’s a fine line. So many really great things happened to me today. God really speaks to me so often over here. Its like I’m never alone as we are constantly communicating with each other. I finally figured out what Paul meant when he said pray unceasingly.
I went to the big mall, City Center, today. This place is gigantic. So I wanted to grab lunch in the food court since I was close by. I carried my Bible in. I carry my Bible everywhere I go. It’s a tattered and worn Bible that I’ve had for 25 years now. It has been through some battles with me and you can tell that is has been around the world a few times (literally). I actually take great pride in the fact that it is so beaten up. It has been used a lot. So I was getting ready to eat lunch and delve into the Bible. I was listening to my ipod, just totally enjoying God, my surroundings, my lunch, and my joy. I wanted to get more of God thus I wanted to read the Bible. I read constantly. But instead of reading, I felt God said…wait…don’t read. Just enjoy your lunch, your music, your surroundings and my presence. So there I was, in a crowded mall, surrounded by Saudi’s wearing the national dress, eating lunch and rocking out with Annie Lennox. First God spoke to me through Hall and Oates, now its Annie Lennox. If its going to be the Village People next, we’ll know we’ll have a problem. So there I was soaking in all of God’s grace, goodness and joy. My heart was filled as I praised him in my own silently unique way. I knew I was not eating alone.
After lunch, I went back to the office. There was thing young Arab, that had set up an appointment with me. He wanted to be an actor, he was very raw, curious, and had a lot of questions. It turns out, he was only in Bahrain for three days then he was back to school in San Francisco….hmmmmm…. interesting. He had so many questions wanting advice on how to make it in the industry. As he was hanging on my every word, it occurred to me. I was now sitting on the other side of the desk. For years I was in his shoes, wanting someone to give me advice and a break. Now I’m on the other side. Since the article has come out in FACT, I’ve had many calls. Its generated quite a bit of interest. I wanted it to generate business, but I’ve been getting a lot of people wanting to network with me. That’s important too. I need to build up a roster of talent. As my recognition grows on the island, that has to be able to help in the long run.
The Bahrain film festival is tomorrow. There is supposed to be around 1000 people attending the event. I’m told a lot of them want to speak with me. I’m going to be able to share a bit during the awards ceremony to encourage them, talk about Hollywood, and the acting class. I’m hoping its going to generate a lot of buzz and thus a lot of students. I guess I need to get ready to be besieged. It’s a good feeling…one that Im honored to have.
I played Racquetball with Russ tonight. Russ is the amazingly talented worship leader at my church. He’s my age and single too. He’s an absolute answer to prayer. I was praying for a Godly friend, that would help encourage me in my walk. Flight attendants are nice friends and nice to look at…but sometimes not that deep…lol. So having Russ around is a blessing. Plus, I’m answer to his prayer too…Im there to encourage…and Russ certainly seems to need encouragement. Its win-win. Get this…God has also spoken into Russ’ heart that he would start scores of churches all over the Middle East. Hmmmm…..coincidence? I think not.
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