Perusing the aisles of Walmart (emabrrassingly enough) is a favorite past time for my husband and I. One leisurely weekend evening there we were in the DVD and electronic section scouring a bin of $5.00 movies. My husband picked up the Shawshank Redemption and we both agreed that this was a good find. It's one of our favorite movies.
Since purchasing it, I think I've already watched it 3 times. I just love the ending - such triumph, such awesome redemption. A very befitting title. After pondering this movie I realized the reason for the movie's success is because of it's ending. The ending is what makes the movie "redemptive" and the audience, sure enough, is left with a sense of joy and vindication for the main character. It's only the last 20 minutes of the movie or so that is so wonderful - the first hour and a half is actually quite horrifying. It's filled with alot of pain and injustice. Then while pondering this thought, I was interupted by the Holy Spirit who clearly spoke and said, "You know, your testimony will only be as good as your ending - finish well, Anna"
Lately, I've been feeling tempted to take matters into my own hands. I've been feeling like I've about had enough and that it's time to write my own ending. But low and behold, that still, small voice tells me that I need to keep on keeping on- in faith, in trust, in love. He's telling me He knows best, He's in control, and that there will be a glorious and divine ending to my journey - if I let him write my ending for me.
Lord, help me to trust you everyday, every moment, every second of this trial. Help me to persevere in hope. You are the author of my life and I submit to you once again.
The end.
"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies." - Andy, The Shawshank Redemption
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