Hey if anyone is looking for a good movie to watch this weekend, I would like to recommend God's Not Dead 2. It's out on DVD already and is great movie the whole family can watch. (And if you haven't seen God's Not Dead, the prequel, I would recommend that as well.) This movie follows a couple of different character's struggle with their faith and what they are willing to do or give up because of their faith in God.
I think everyone struggles with their faith from time to time. We don't always get warm fuzzies when we pray, we are surrounded by people who get ahead because they don't mind bending the rules, we don't always feel like forgiving, and we don't always feel blessed in times of difficulty. But we have to remember that our faith isn't based on feelings, our faith is a gift from God. A gift that requires patience, nurturing, and a constant reliance on God. We have to trust that God is always on our side, even when our adversaries appear to have the upper hand. We have to remember that our perception of time, the world, and our current problems is limited, because we can't see the whole picture. Our reality is based on the now, and we have difficulty seeing how God uses today's troubles to mold us into a closer resemblance of Christ, himself. Even though our vision may be limited, God can see the whole picture. We see the current problem and God looks into our soul and pours down His blessings on us and says, "Don't worry child, you are blessed, and I can't wait to show you how beautiful your future is going to be. Just keep trusting Me."
-Susan
