Movies are always interesting... There is always something to learn from it, be it good or bad. Was at the Xinmin POD where they decided to screen Evan Almighty. Seeing it for a second time does cause me to look out for some of the finer details that would have just fly past me the first time I watched it. And this is THE quote of the movie, IMHO:
"Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each other?"
I'm not sure if the director is a Christian, but this is a quote with biblical grounding. Living in a society that demands instant and pain free results, this is one hard truth to swallow. It is a shame that many Christians do not understand this truth. But it does teach me one thing. Be careful what I pray for. And be prepared for it. :)
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