As cute as this movie is, I really didn't like it. Sure, it has a good message about believing in God, but realistically, I just don't see that in my life. No matter how many times I've prayed and wanted something, it just seems like they don't get answered, either the way I want, or in a timely manner. One scene that sticks out particularly in my mind is, towards the end, when the scrawny little kicker has to kick a monster field goal against the wind. He prays and, the flags, all of a sudden, start blowing in a different direction, now helping him kick the field goal, win the game, and live happily ever after. Don't get me wrong, I love happy endings and warm fuzzies as much as the next girl, but I just don't see the spiritual connection in my life. I'd even go so far as to say that it makes me a little angry. Why is it that when I'm up in the batters box during a softball game, or in the pitcher's circle, and I pray to God to help me hit a home run or strike out the batter that I'm facing, and, nine times out of ten, my prayer won't be answered.
I'm not trying to say that God doesn't answer prayers, but, to me, it's something that's taken care of over time, not immediately. Maybe I'm reading too much into the story and not accepting it for what it is, and maybe I'm the only one who feels this way, but I can't help but be a little irritated that none of these things happen to me. This concept is something that, believe me, I struggle with daily, and I'm trying to have more faith and believe that God has a plan for my life and that, whenever I need Him, He'll be there. I just have yet to see it.
Brenda Schaffner
Sam Leonor
UNST 101-A
3 February 2010
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