One of the most powerful and beautiful movies that I'd ever seen in my life, but at the same time it was able to remind me of how in spite of what someone has done wrong-- we can find room inside each of our hearts to forgive. I will never forget several years ago, when my older sister who was only thirteen years old performed this lyrical dance to this very song for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary celebration. My dad perfectly described this song title as imagining what it would be like to be near the Savior when we come or when we meet him, but having said that-- it was a completely different experience last night than I ever anticipated.
This movie talks about how the powerful song titled "I Can Only Imagine" came to what it is today and for me, I definitely couldn't help but want to know more about it's background. I'll never know or even let alone fathom the pains Bart Millard, who wrote this song went thru in his life to become the person he is today. I would have liked to have to done something to keep him away from his situation at home with this dad, and yet all I could do is just watch from an audience's perspective about what it means to really change ourselves for the better, regardless of what our struggles are. It is never too late for us to want to recognize God who is in the details of our lives and wants us to continue to be strong for him, despite how hard things can get for us on this earthly journey.
I know that Bart must have cried himself every night with the intention of just wanting to see a better day and yet it continued to weigh him down for so many years, growing up in a home where he didn't feel loved or wanted. Each of the emotions that came over me during this film was incredibly powerful and emotional, all at the same time. It was hard for me to watch this young kid go through so much extreme & difficult circumstances, when he could have easily just ran away from home in order to never put up with his dad's abusive behavior.
I really cried pretty good throughout this film, cause it was more than just any movie out there in this world--It motivated me to understand the important gripping reminder of forgiveness and seeing God change people, from this angry monster into the most godly person that Bart had ever met in his life.
My message to all of you about this film is "Try to imagine your life in a perspective of how God would see you being and figuring out the ways we'd respond to anything that we are dealing with, to just simply never lose hope." I know it is always there for us to take hold of whenever we need it at any given moment and I am grateful for that knowledge in my own life, more than anything else. Take a look at this powerful music video and the tune of this song, is incredibly catchy and I've not been able to quit listening to the message behind it ;)
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