So here it is, 12:15 am, technically Saturday, and I just got home from watching the movie "Fireproof." If you're not too sure what the movie is about, let me give you a little insight...
The movie talks about love. It's kind of on the verge of being a “chick flick”, but it had enough funny moments that I think you'd be okay to see it with the guys, or, you can be oh sooo cool like me, and go by yourself. Anyway, Fireproof talks about love; love for God, love for your spouse, and love for yourself. Now let’s get serious for a second. This isn’t a movie you want to see by yourself. You WANT to take your spouse to see this movie with you.
The acting is not what you’re going to be used to but, what do you expect when you go and see a Christian-based movie. Oh, did I forget that part? Yeah, it’s a Christian movie with a Christian theme, and a lot of talk about God, Jesus, salvation, etc. If you’re uncomfortable with that, you may not enjoy the movie as much as I did. You need not be a Christian (although I hope you learn who Jesus is and how He can save your life) to get something out of this movie. This movie made me feel like they were talking directly to me…six years ago.
About six years ago my wife and I were headed on a narrow path of destruction. We can play the blame game for decades as to whose fault it was but I know that unmistakably is was all me! I remember the exact moment that my wife [figuratively] snapped. For those who have been on a deployment before know that (normally) upon return to home station, you’re give generally 14 days of R&R (free time off to get caught up with the family, etc.). Well, on my 14 days of R&R, I decided that it was more important to go to work and get caught up on everything that my temporary replacements (TR) didn’t do. Needless to say, I had just over 14,000 fuels transactions that needed to be processed and about 8,000 rejects that needed to be fixed thanks to my TRs. I focused on the transactions first because I knew the rejects would take me forever (actually took about 8 months and several apologetic e-mails to HQ). The bottom line was simple: I was putting work before my wife. I was being selfish. I wasn’t loving my wife the way I was supposed to.
Here’s the deal…you can’t change the past no matter how hard you try (believe me, I tried). All you can do is take one day at a time and keep God first, family second, and you third. I know it doesn't sounds so easy to accomplish but it really is. Listen, I don’t care what you’ve done in the past or what your spouse has done in the past…it’s time to forgive! Stop rejecting them! Jesus loves us no matter how much we reject Him. He is always there no matter what. If Jesus can love us no matter what we’ve done in the past, why can’t we (or spouse) love and forgive someone when they screw up. Some things you may think are unforgiveable. Let me tell you, God forgives all sins if you ask Him. Bless those who persecute you (Romans 12:14).
If there is something that you haven’t yet forgiven or asked for forgiveness, I encourage you today to do just that. Don’t hold on to the past, we can’t change that. Look forward putting God first, family second, and you third.
Tell someone you love them today!
The movie talks about love. It's kind of on the verge of being a “chick flick”, but it had enough funny moments that I think you'd be okay to see it with the guys, or, you can be oh sooo cool like me, and go by yourself. Anyway, Fireproof talks about love; love for God, love for your spouse, and love for yourself. Now let’s get serious for a second. This isn’t a movie you want to see by yourself. You WANT to take your spouse to see this movie with you.
The acting is not what you’re going to be used to but, what do you expect when you go and see a Christian-based movie. Oh, did I forget that part? Yeah, it’s a Christian movie with a Christian theme, and a lot of talk about God, Jesus, salvation, etc. If you’re uncomfortable with that, you may not enjoy the movie as much as I did. You need not be a Christian (although I hope you learn who Jesus is and how He can save your life) to get something out of this movie. This movie made me feel like they were talking directly to me…six years ago.
About six years ago my wife and I were headed on a narrow path of destruction. We can play the blame game for decades as to whose fault it was but I know that unmistakably is was all me! I remember the exact moment that my wife [figuratively] snapped. For those who have been on a deployment before know that (normally) upon return to home station, you’re give generally 14 days of R&R (free time off to get caught up with the family, etc.). Well, on my 14 days of R&R, I decided that it was more important to go to work and get caught up on everything that my temporary replacements (TR) didn’t do. Needless to say, I had just over 14,000 fuels transactions that needed to be processed and about 8,000 rejects that needed to be fixed thanks to my TRs. I focused on the transactions first because I knew the rejects would take me forever (actually took about 8 months and several apologetic e-mails to HQ). The bottom line was simple: I was putting work before my wife. I was being selfish. I wasn’t loving my wife the way I was supposed to.
Here’s the deal…you can’t change the past no matter how hard you try (believe me, I tried). All you can do is take one day at a time and keep God first, family second, and you third. I know it doesn't sounds so easy to accomplish but it really is. Listen, I don’t care what you’ve done in the past or what your spouse has done in the past…it’s time to forgive! Stop rejecting them! Jesus loves us no matter how much we reject Him. He is always there no matter what. If Jesus can love us no matter what we’ve done in the past, why can’t we (or spouse) love and forgive someone when they screw up. Some things you may think are unforgiveable. Let me tell you, God forgives all sins if you ask Him. Bless those who persecute you (Romans 12:14).
If there is something that you haven’t yet forgiven or asked for forgiveness, I encourage you today to do just that. Don’t hold on to the past, we can’t change that. Look forward putting God first, family second, and you third.
Tell someone you love them today!