Faith is often seen most easily in the lives of little children. Jesus confirmed this during His teachings to the adults watching Him play with the little ones.
Mark 10:15,
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”
This is wonderfully projected in the film “Letters to God”. A film that is based off of a true story, this is an impact full movie packed full of important messages and the Gospel.
Sometimes we question God. “Why do our loved ones die”? “How could you let this happen to this person? - they don’t deserve this!”
Or sometimes we tell Him outright. “I don’t want your will!”
This is exactly what the Doherty family felt and said as their son/brother/grandchild was dying from cancer. Tyler though doesn’t let his sickness become a stumbling block. Instead he writes letters to God about how he is feeling; and in beautiful and simple faith he puts them in the mailbox expecting God to read them.
God of course knows everything and He didn’t need the letters; but instead works through them to impact the drunken postman- Brady McDaniels. It doesn’t stop there- but effects everyone involved in Tyler’s life.
This film is an awesome example of what one person can do when they have a mission to “be a warrior for God” and armed with a child’s faith. It also shows that our lives are like “letters” being read by the world- they WILL impact someone….. Hopefully our “letters” will lead someone to Christ.
2 Corinthians 3:3
“You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.”- NIV trans.
Overall-
Alcohol content? Check. Humor? Check. Emotional parts? Check. People coming to know the Lord Jesus as their Savior? Check.
Just as a warning- there are two unacceptable words said; the “J” word, and “sc—w”. A little bit of Alcohol content is also shown including a bar scene.
Besides those questionable items:
Recommended?
Definitely.
This is a great family movie.
Trailer
I just have to say... I saw this in theatre's.. it was real sad, emotional, and pointed in the right direction, but did not have the driving point to make it a solid Christian film. It just seemed so weak.... anyway, that's my .02
ReplyDeleteYes the gospel message was'nt as strong as some other Christian films-
ReplyDeletebut as for the morals to the Christian- it was a great film of endurance, love, and faith.
Overall myself and my family enjoyed it.
Right, enjoyable, yes.. a strong message, not really...
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