Today I saw a movie that I thought was going to attack my beliefs, but I'm always about hearing other sides to the story. How can I make an opinion of something if I haven't experienced it. This isn't the case with all matters may I remind you, but in this situation the philosophy fits.
It was amazing!
The movie really wasn't an attack on God or Jesus. It was more stating that there is a difference between religion and God. Religion is man made, but God is more than that. It merely pointed out how well meaning people, politics, secrets, and human frailty can get in the way of God's work. It did a great job of making that point. We are flawed not God. We just need to be patient and he might reveal an understanding to us. If not then it's not meant to be discovered yet.
It was just so moving, because it showed that even though sometimes the rules in place made by God or man can seem ridiculous. There is a reason for them to be there. You'll understand once you see the movie.
There were just so many things that you can get from a movie like that. I hope that we all can open enough to receive them, and also discern what shouldn't be received.
I just thought the movie had so many powerful moments in it. The one that touched me the most was the quote by Tom Hanks.
Faith is not a gift that I have yet to be given.
I thought it was such a beautiful way to describe faith, because it really is a gift. One that I wish everyone could receive, and I pray they do. It's also a gift I hope people don't take for granted, as I often see them do. This includes myself.
Faith and Grace is something we should cherish more. I certainly should. I also don't mean in only the bad times, but in the quiet times, and in the good times.
Just a thought to think and pray about tonight.
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