Movie Review: I Can Only Imagine

Do you remember the first time you heard MercyMe's song I Can Only Imagine?  I don't remember the specific day but I had an overwhelming response to it and at that time I had walked away from my faith and the church.  I can't pinpoint what it did for me, but I do know that it made me weep and long for something greater than me.

I still feel that way now when I hear it.  I remember when I came back to the church, while rediscovering my faith I heard many MercyMe songs that spoke to my heart and need for a savior.  I clung to those songs and their lyrics while I fumbled and found my way.  To this day, MercyMe's songs help me through some serious times.  I remember when my Uncle passed about 6 years ago and their song Hurt and the Healer came on the radio.  It wrecked me so much I had to pull over. But, it allowed me to work through my grief so much easier.  

Music can do that for some people and I'm definitely one of them.

So, I didn't get to the theater to see this movie. I just put it on my Netflix queue and finally watched it.  I was blown away!  It's an amazing story of how Jesus can change people when they truly wish to be changed.  I cried and laughed and cried again and in the end I felt a feeling of peace and satisfaction.  It made me be very introspective as well.

I watched most of the special features on the disc as well.  I was in awe of the casting of Bart Millard.  Apparently, the actor that portrays him, J. Michael Finley was the under study for the main role in Les Miserables. Of course, casting Dennis Quaid as his father was crazy good as well.  It was Dennis Quaid's first role of a "bad" guy changing into a "good" guy.

I highly recommend this movie.  It was an amazingly moving film about redemption and forgiveness.

There is also some resources available from Bart Millard @ http://bartsstory.com/

Here is an excellent resource on forgiveness and what it requires and what it is/is not.


Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.