Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty - watched it yesterday.
Loved it.
Hollywood struggles (I think) when it tries to portray God-driven messages on film, but there is something about mixing biblical truths with comedy that works well.
Here is my favorite line from the movie, spoken by Morgan Freeman who plays God:
When people pray for patience, do you think God grants them patience? Or opportunities to be patient? When people pray for courage, do you think God grants them courage? Or opportunities to be courageous? When people pray to grow closer to their family do you think God sends along warm, fuzzy feelings? Or the opportunity to spend more time with family?
Ron and I thought that line was inspired genius. Both our eyes welled with tears. Afterwards, we were like, "Okay we just almost cried during Evan Almighty!" What can I say? Good movie.
posted by Jenny at 7:09 AM
6 Comments:
That's a good line. Loved it.
I remember my religion teacher saying that when we pray, He gives us three answers:
1. No
2. Yes.
3. Wait.
1:01 PM
How interesting. My husband and I always find at least "one" line in every movie we see....We look for, search for it, and usually both agree on one....Thanks for getting this one for us, even before we see the movie!!
5:23 PM
Thanks for sharing your reaction. I've been wondering about this movie. Sounds like it's worth a view.
5:47 PM
WOW, I really like that! It really makes you think. I can see why you both had tears in your eyes, it is something I need to reflect upon in my journal tonight. Who knew, Evan Almighty could provoke that intense feeling within me. Thanks for sharing that. So true, so true....
8:52 PM
I can't wait to see this! You're so right...the mixture of God and humor can be so great!
10:00 AM
Funny, I have been thinking about that concept a lot lately. I've been considering the idea that "God helps those who help themselves" and realizing it isn't so much about pulling up your bootstraps but about showing up for life and being ready when the opportunity presents itself. I love how life gives you themes!
-Danielle
1:10 PM
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