Above:Bethany Hamilton today 
Above: Bethany on a missions trip. I went to the movie theatre last weekend to go see Soul Surfer, a hollywood produced movie about surfer Bethany Hamilton who got her arm bit off by a shark when she was just 13 years old. It was absolutely OUTSTANDING!!! I say this with kudos to hollywood for not leaving out what makes her story so inspirational...her faith in God, way to go Hollywood!
Without giving too much away, I just want to brief you some highlights of this movie. Bethany was only 13 years old when the shark attack happened, & at such a young age, her life was surrendered to Jesus Christ. During such a difficult time, she relyed on the strength of God to carry her through & today with one less arm, she is a professional surfer who proclaims her comeback all because of Jesus Christ, He who she can do all things through! My favorite part of the movie(and completely based on Bethany's real life adventures) is when her church youth group goes on a mission trip to Thailand. The trip was shortly after the attack & when she went, she was satisfied & her heart was FILLED with love and compassion for a poverty stricken country who she, with only one arm, could serve all for the glory of God. While in Thailand she brought laughter among one little boy who would not speak or smile by surfing & teaching him how to surf. Long,wonderful,story short...Our God is amazing & Bethany shines from the inside out with a radiance that comes from her Savior.
It was amazing & is now my favorite movie!At the end of the movie, people in the theatre were clapping, clapping...I have never seen that before, it was soooo moving & I am so proud of Hollywood for producing a Christian movie & putting it in the theatre for ALL people to see, Christians or not...just think how life-changing that movie could be to someone after seeing it, they could come to Christ because of that movie!Two thumbs up, & I'm stealing Heather's whether she's seen it or not, because I know she will!! GO SEE IT, such a blessing!
These were some of the verses mentioned in the movie(that she trusted in real life) that got her through & still does get her through her struggles:
"For I know the plans I have for you,"Declares the Lord,"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"I can do all this through Him who gives me strength." Phillipians 4:13
Have a blessed Monday & remember, YOU can do all that through Him who gives you strength! I encourage you to check out the link below as well!
This movie was AMAZING!!! :) I absoloutely loved it. It is now on my top favorite movie lists! :) Haha.
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie last night! It was EXCELLENT! I absolutely loved it. A few years ago, I read her biography (also called Soul Surfer) and I immediately fell in love with Bethany and her story. It was kind of funny, though, because at the time I loved her nobody else did, and now everyone loves her (I totally called it XD). Anyways, I think everyone should watch that movie. Haha :)
ReplyDeleteThis Movie is along with To Save A Life are the best movies I have ever seen and I am looking forward to another. I think that it is so great that our God can do anything and through him we can too.
ReplyDeleteI loved To Save A Life too! I am so excited to see what other movies God can use to touch the lives of many!!!Our God is sooo GOOD!!!
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