War Room movie: got prayer?
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War Room features a largely African American cast. Were the Kendricks channeling their inner Tyler Perry? Alex told me that, as two white guys, they had already produced several films that mostly focused on Caucasians and wanted to broaden their emphasis. One War Room actor, comedian Michael Junior, especially enlivened the process.
Alex reflects for the press: “Michael Junior…comes on my set, rewrites my jokes, thinks he’s funnier than I am…has the crew cracking up….. He’s hilarious and brings funnier stuff to my script than I originally had in there.”
Stephen mulls the film’s desired impact: “Any time a person’s in a crisis and feeling discouraged, to know someone is praying for you is just wind in your sails. This movie brings thatHOME.”
Unanswered prayer?
Of course, not all prayers bring the outcomes we desire. The late Jim Morrison, 1960’s rock icon with the Doors, famously and loudly proclaimed, “You cannot petition the Lord with prayer.” “Unanswered” prayer leaves many disillusioned and bitter.
Perhaps like me, you’ve prayed earnestly for things that never happened, and were deeply disappointed. In 1996, I asked God to save my failing marriage and call off HR reps pursuing myTERMINATION. My hopes were not fulfilled. During a two-week period, my wife of twenty years divorced me, myEMPLOYER of twenty-five years showed me the door, and I had a cancer scare. Life seemed swirling out of control.
During those dark days, my mentor reminded me that “Romans 8:28 hasn’t been repealed yet.” That biblical statement asserts, “God causes all things toWORK together for good to those who love [him].”
Now, nineteen-plus years later, I’m happily married to a wonderful woman, have thrivingWORK and good health. My mentor was right. My thoughts and ways are not always the same as God’s. He sees the whole picture. Though it may not seem that way at the moment, trusting him to guide you through your problems can bring an outcome better than you imagined, as War Room illustrates. Lots of good lessons in this film.
Rated PG (USA) “for thematic elements throughout”
www.WarRoomTheMovie.com Opens August 28 Theaters
Rusty Wright is an author and lecturer who has spoken on six continents. He holds Bachelor of Science (psychology) and Master of Theology degrees from Duke and Oxford universities, respectively.www.RustyWright.com
Copyright © 2015 Rusty Wright
Alex reflects for the press: “Michael Junior…comes on my set, rewrites my jokes, thinks he’s funnier than I am…has the crew cracking up….. He’s hilarious and brings funnier stuff to my script than I originally had in there.”
Stephen mulls the film’s desired impact: “Any time a person’s in a crisis and feeling discouraged, to know someone is praying for you is just wind in your sails. This movie brings thatHOME.”
Unanswered prayer?
Of course, not all prayers bring the outcomes we desire. The late Jim Morrison, 1960’s rock icon with the Doors, famously and loudly proclaimed, “You cannot petition the Lord with prayer.” “Unanswered” prayer leaves many disillusioned and bitter.
Perhaps like me, you’ve prayed earnestly for things that never happened, and were deeply disappointed. In 1996, I asked God to save my failing marriage and call off HR reps pursuing myTERMINATION. My hopes were not fulfilled. During a two-week period, my wife of twenty years divorced me, myEMPLOYER of twenty-five years showed me the door, and I had a cancer scare. Life seemed swirling out of control.
During those dark days, my mentor reminded me that “Romans 8:28 hasn’t been repealed yet.” That biblical statement asserts, “God causes all things toWORK together for good to those who love [him].”
Now, nineteen-plus years later, I’m happily married to a wonderful woman, have thrivingWORK and good health. My mentor was right. My thoughts and ways are not always the same as God’s. He sees the whole picture. Though it may not seem that way at the moment, trusting him to guide you through your problems can bring an outcome better than you imagined, as War Room illustrates. Lots of good lessons in this film.
Rated PG (USA) “for thematic elements throughout”
www.WarRoomTheMovie.com Opens August 28 Theaters
Rusty Wright is an author and lecturer who has spoken on six continents. He holds Bachelor of Science (psychology) and Master of Theology degrees from Duke and Oxford universities, respectively.www.RustyWright.com
Copyright © 2015 Rusty Wright