I just watched the movie “Facing The Giants” this afternoon. I just finished crying hard as I am writing this blog entry. This movie is about a high school football team who has been considered as one of the most inferior teams for the past decade, but has turned out to be the state champion at the end of the season.

Now, did they have the biggest bodies? No. Most of them are skinny. Are they the strongest? No. How can skinny bodies be strong? Did they have lots of experience? Well, they did have an experience playing football, but as a losing team. If they do not have all the qualities needed for a great football team, then how on earth did they win? Did they cheat? Of course not!

The Eagles football team of Shiloh Christian Academy may not have the characteristics that the world considers as fitting for a great football team, but they have one great ally—JESUS CHRIST. You see, this team played for the glory of God. It’s not about the game itself, but doing the best that you can so that God may be glorified.

Their team has this great philosophy: “When we win, we praise God. When we lose, we still praise God”. Truly, they have been through lots of trials—but in the end, it’s still about praising and glorifying GOD.

I have been moved by watching the film. Every scene cut through my heart, as if God is telling me something. Hey, I knew these things: that our life should be offered to God, that it’s not all about us, that nothing is impossible to God, that we should live a life that is pleasing to God. I knew them well—but it has been a long time since I practiced doing them. I just realized that I am here, slowly drifting away from the truth that I once knew. I became preoccupied with work, with how I should look like externally, with how would people say about me.

I have forgotten that it’s all about God, not me. A lot of my time has been spent making money, watching tv, and browsing the internet these past few days, weeks, and months. I never had the time to talk to God, read the bible, or attend fellowship. I am starting to live as if I do not need God anymore.

But do you know what? As I watch the film, God is moving into my heart as if telling me, “Ailene, come back to me. I know the big giant that you have been going through right now. I am here. Do not fear. You are safe with me. Nothing is impossible with me. I can make that giant fall flat on his face and give you victory.”

As the movie ended, I headed straight to the bedroom and cried. I thanked God for touching me this day, and for reassuring me that nothing is impossible for Him. I only have to believe, and give Him my best shot—because God is my strength when I am at my weakest.