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The Flywheel

My family watched a movie called Flywheel last evening and, although it was not the greatest production, cinematography, or acting, I really enjoyed it. It was produced by a church. The same church, in fact, that produced Facing The Giants. Flywheel is the story of a used car salesman who is not very honest in his dealing and is having a rough time in his personal relationships as well. He ends up giving his life to Jesus and trying to live in a way that honors God. This means selling cars at an honest price and also going back to those he had cheated and offering a rebate to make things right.

The thing I liked about it was that the situations and outcomes are not that far fetched. In some inspirational movies, the “miracle” that occurs is not at all believable (Because Of Winn Dixie, comes to mind). Good story, but not believable. Flywheel is. I have seen the hand of God work in ways such as this and it is neat to have it portrayed in a real way, a way that isn’t over exaggerated, and a way that is not intended to mock or ridicule.

Watching this also made me think of the times that I have seen God move and do mighty things for ordinary people. Many time, those mighty things happened to my parents and I saw them happen in our home as a child. I really want God to do those kinds of things for me, not because I need them, but because I need my kids to see Him being faithful. I can think of no better way for my faith in the Lord to be transfered to my children that to have Him be faithful in my life. This is a challenge sometimes, especially in light of some of the things I believe He is calling us to do with our family and home. My faith is not very strong sometimes, but I pray that He will remain faithful and show Himself strong in spite of my weakness.