Courageous – a film you must see!
Several years ago I was invited to see a film with a Christian brother called Facing the Giants. It was made by a Baptist church in Georgia and it has since become one of my favorite films. They followed that film up with Fireproof, another great Christian film. Yesterday I watched their latest, Courageous and I can highly, highly recommend it, to everyone, especially fathers and grandfathers. It’s about the lives of four sheriffs deputies and their struggle to become better fathers. Break out the tissues, you’re going to need them. This film is a call to fathers to be; the men God has called them to be!
A high point in the film is when they take an oath before their chruch to become Godly fathers, this is the oath,
I do solemnly resolve before God to take full responsibility for myself, my wife, and my children. I WILL love them, protect them, serve them, and teach them the Word of God as the spiritual leader of my home. I WILL be faithful to my wife, to love and honor her, and be willing to lay down my life for her as Jesus Christ did for me. I WILL bless my children and teach them to love God with all of their hearts, all of their minds, and all of their strength. I WILL train them to honor authority and live responsibly. I WILL confront evil, pursue justice, and love mercy. I WILL pray for others and treat them with kindness, respect, and compassion. I WILL work diligently to provide for the needs of my family. I WILL forgive those who have wronged me and reconcile with those I have wronged. I WILL learn from my mistakes, repent of my sins, and walk with integrity as a man answerable to God. I WILL seek to honor God, be faithful to His church, obey His Word, and do His will. I WILL courageously work with the strength God provides to fulfill this resolution for the rest of my life and for His glory. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15.
I challenge every father and grandfather, to watch this film, and take that pledge.
Have a blessed weekend,
the pilgrim
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Men, if you don’t shed a tear during this movie- I’m afraid you may be missing your heart. This story will make you want to be a better Father and Husband.
I too, have seen this movie and believe it to be the best of the three productions. Even though my kids are grown and on their own now, it reminded me that we never stop being fathers to our children. My role is different now, but still there none-the-less, and my eyes are being opened as to how God continues to call me to a better husband and father.
You will not be surprised to know that Trevor is a fine preacher of the Gospel