This morning...
I saw the movie 'Courageous' with some UrbanPromise Toronto
StreetLeaders and MoveIn Toronto roommates. I've never had a
movie get me and others so emotional and choked up. I was
teary-eyed and had a ball in my throat throughout most of
the film. I was touched to see that one of my boys were
actually crying! It was a very relational movie that touched on a
lot of topics in life. It relayed the message of how important
the role of a true man really is...the way God intended it.
A true man of God, a responsible man, father, brother, son,
husband...and how it impacts others and the course of
people's lives. The Word of God needs to be followed.
I really recommend this movie, UrbanPromise Toronto
is one of the key supporters for this film and I encourage
you to go on September 30, bring others and support the film.
It is a message that does need to be shared and talked about.
This evening...
I saw the movie 'Warrior' with some of my old youth from
Mormingstar Christian Fellowship. It had an amazing story
and was a movie people can relate to when it comes
to fighting. A similar experience or even a desire to experience
something like it. It was one of the best scripts or stories I've
seen in quite a long time. Everybody desires to fight,
not exactly in physical terms all the time but either for
and against something for the betterment of someone
or something...mostly a cause. To persevere and prove
something, to be acknowledged. To grow and be accepted.
To have a purpose and a meaning to life. To wait on God
which is...in reality...a lot faster than our own two feet.
Everybody seeks some sort of fulfillment or peace but
that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
I must say, this day had so many themes when
it came to connecting these two movies:
seeking, God, courage, overcome, resolution, father, son,
warrior, love, forgiveness, reconciliation, family growth, life,
etc.
It was definitely a day of reflection for not just myself but for
my past youth and current leaders. God has definitely
blessed me with a great burden, He has definitely
broken my heart for what breaks His. I have an even
greater desire to be more like Jesus and share His love story.
I have an even greater desire to die to self and live for Him.
I pray that what God has given, shown and expressed to me...
I pray God can use me to do the same to, with, for, through others.
I pray God may be glorified as I strive to be more like Him,
to be the best mentor to the families I work with,
to be the best husband I can for my future wife,
and to be the best father I can be to my future children.
...if ever God grants me those last two gifts.
***May today's themes in connection to those two movies
be evident in my life and in the fruit of my life.***
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