Facing The Giants

March 8, 2009 - It is happening. It is inspiring. It is touching. It was talked about by Merv (in YG) and made as a topic of discussion (in WCO). It is about Facing The Giants on Movie Night... The first ever held by Empowered this year. =P
Pics Available Here.

A little something...
Everyone (including me) experienced bad things in life before and some were very harsh. They pulled us down and became our giants. Sometimes, we focus more on ourselves (winning, etc) rather than the upmost important that is always God. In times of desperation (losing), we asked God for help. In times of joy, we tend to forget about God and think that we had won it by our own efforts. But this movie somewhat reminded me of all that... "If we win, we praise God. If we lose, we praise God".

Something more...
God will always come when you called to Him and believe.
"It had not been raining for days now and two farmers are in desperate need of water for their land. Both of them prayed to God but only one of them prepared his field for the uncertain rain. Which of both men who truly believes and receive?"
Life maybe hard to live with at times. Praying, asking, calling, etc may not be enough. It's the faith that matters. Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. Kinda reminded me of myself now. I kept praying to God for good results in SPM but I'm doing nothing much for it. I was distracted by all sorts of things and did not bother to study for the coming (SJS) examination. SPM (this year 2009) will be and need something more than just this (praying, asking, calling, etc). I need to prepare my fields for the coming rain. In other words, I have to truly plan everything for my studies and outsmart/outwit the giants in me.

More from the movie: Facing The Giants

Warning: Spoilers might be available from the reviews/sypnosis for the movie below.

Voice of Truth - Casting Crowns

Facing The Giants Trailer

From the award winning producers of FLYWHEEL, comes an action-packed drama about a Christian high school football coach who uses his undying faith to battle the giants of fear and failure. In six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never led his Shiloh Eagles to a winning season. After learning that he and his wife Brooke face infertility, Grant discovers that a group of fathers are secretly organizing to have him dismissed as head coach. Devastated by his circumstances, he cries out to God in desperation. When Grant receives a message from an unexpected visitor, he searches for a stronger purpose for his football team. He dares to challenge his players to believe God for the impossible on and off the field. When faced with unbelievable odds, the Eagles must step up to their greatest test of strength and courage. What transpires is a dynamic story of the fight between faith and fear. Facing the Giants is a powerful experience for the whole family inspiring viewers to live with faith, hope, and love!