It wasn't what I expected which means it was better.
It's rated R so skip the scene after he gets released from prison (the car scene) and there's some drug use and language but after that it's mostly gun stuff.
This movie is based on the true life story of Sam Childers.
His journey toward God, with God and then hearing God's purpose for his life is nothing short of miraculous.
I believe all of us have had or can have that kind of encounter with God.
God doesn't look for people who are perfect, have it all together or don't need His help.
He loves them just the same but people who leave God's will out of their plans will miss out on the full life He wants to give to them.
Jesus hung out with the sick.
Jesus hung out with the corrupt.
He even hung out with prostitutes.
For me, Jesus is hanging out with someone who has mental illness.
Someone who is a recovering alcoholic.
A woman who has an eating disorder and self-injures though not by cutting.
I need Him several times a day so I can get to my purpose.
Thankfully I don't have to travel to another continent to write my book.
Still, there are days I feel I'm wandering aimlessly down the beaten path.
God is in the business of snatching us up out of sinful behaviors and replacing them with life giving behaviors. All we have to do is invite Him in and give those new behaviors a try.
I'm so glad He's never content leaving me just as I am.
