Oh my! I had not even thought about what to expect, but I was blown away, for many reasons. One, I just absolutely loved the beautiful music. I had never thought I was interested in seeing this film because I heard the entire production was singing, but each song was so beautiful and told amazing stories that I was on the edge of my seat listening. I also loved the actors that were cast in these roles. I will now forever be a huge Hugh Jackman fan. To see his physical and character transformation throughout the story was truly fascinating. Almost every main character, in some way, evoked an emotional response from me.
Last night I lay in bed replaying the movie over in my mind and the thing that stood out to me is that one person can make a difference. There were many examples of that in the movie, grace given, lives laid down for others, and love extended.
One of my favorite parts is when Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), commits to care for Fantine's daughter. Here is the song that tells this part of the story.
Throughout the remainder of the movie I loved the way Jean Valjean loved and cared for Cosette (the daughter). He loved in a way that was not required, but showered her with love that was freely given with no expectations of anything in return. Jean Valjean changed the course of Cosette's life because he was willing to lay down his life for another. Although, you can quickly see that what he did for her gave his life great meaning.
So back to my original thought about how it just takes one person. One person to change someone's life. I know mother's and father's that are praying for wayward children, wives who are praying for their husbands, friends who are praying for unsaved friends, and the list could go on. Have you ever considered that you may be an answer to prayer? It makes me want to look more closely at the relationships in my life and the random people I come into contact with throughout my days. Do they need a word of encouragement, a gentle touch, a listening ear? Do they need to to be introduced to Jesus?
I want to remember that I have four little ones in my home that I can make a difference for, through my words and touch. I want to remember that it's important to spend time with them and make whatever changes are necessary in my life in order for me to be a willing part of this precious ministry. I don't want to mother out of duty, but out of love. Some days I am dismissive and distracted and I desire to be present.
May those in my home, and those I come in contact with, feel the love of God.
And just because I loved this last song of the movie, here it is. If you haven't seen the movie you may want to skip this. :)
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