Replay

Think of your favorite movie.  You know, the one that can be viewed repeatedly without boredom.  The emotions suitable for the scene arise with each viewing.  Whether on the edge of the couch waiting for a pivotal decision to occur, holding the tissue box in anticipation of tears, laughing out loud, cuddling next to a loved one or any other emotion stemming from events right before your eyes; movie producers work diligently to cause such through written story line.

 

Now think of a movie you despise.  You know, the one that sits in the back of the drawer or you avoid anytime movie night rolls around.  The emotions related to such a movie remain undesirable.  Whether it be sheer terror due to horror of the film, constant ‘stupid humor’, the story line too close in sync with reality or any other undesired emotion stemming from events right before your eyes; movie producers hope to avoid such feelings toward the film. 

Producers, actors/actresses, writers and all staff members required to complete a film work to entice viewers to purchase the finished production.  They gleam at the increase in ratings, purchases and positive critiques.  A film worth watching keeps all involved employed and successful.

Hang with me here. . .

Does your story, characters involved, scenery viewed and emotions consuming create a favorite movie or despised movie?  Looking scene by scene, do you need a tissue box, a loved one to cuddle with while viewing, flood with terror or still in too much pain to view?  Do the constant mistakes cause shame/guilt?  Or, are you sitting on the edge of the couch in a pivotal point waiting for a decision?

Whatever part of the story chosen to view, determines the emotion felt for the day.  The scenes come in through memories.  The emotion attaches to each memory.  The reaction uncontrolled due to the flood of emotion.

I recently caught myself smack dab in part of my story I despise.  I watched the movie over and over and over until each emotion felt resolved through healing.  I tucked this movie away in the back of the drawer and chose to leave it.  But, unbeknownst to me, the film began playing.  Current situations hit the play button and the memories flooded.  Emotions came as if the scene were really happening.  I did not have the tools to push stop. . .

So, I felt each emotion, presented them to God and determined to only view such despised movie.  As I watched closely this time around, I noticed added lines to the story.  I could see God this time in every aspect of the movie.  His grace covered all undesirable decisions.  His hands grasped tightly in times of terror.  He caught every tear that fell.  He was there.  He is here.  He will always stay near.

What part of your movie do you choose to view today?  Give God the remote and watch whichever scene with Him cuddling next to you.  He will help with every emotion arising due to content.  Your story may not be a favorite of yours.  But, dear friends, whatever the story line, God works it all out for good as you choose to love and follow Him.  He will show you great and unimaginable results from every scene.  The blinders must be removed before viewing such film.  Will you allow Him to help you see clearly today? 

     

It’s DAY SIXTEEN. . .what scene will you view today alongside God?

    

Live life. . .One Day at a time! 

Sheree Craig