3 THINGS I LEARNED WATCHING “THE ROCK” WITH MY DAUGHTER
I took my one and only daddy’s girl to see “Game Plan” for our daddy daughter date together when that movie came out. It seemed like a little girl movie she’d enjoy, and it was a good excuse to see Duane Johnson and pretend I didn’t really want to. Here’s what I learned:
1. Go Big or Go Home
This of course is what they tell us at the beginning of the movie during the 57 minute previews. When I took my girl, I wanted her to experience the real deal, so I spent $11 on popcorn and pop – arguably the greatest scam in entertainment. The point is, she enjoyed the blessing with no concept of the cost. Go big with your faith, because there was a cost paid you and I are never going to fully understand. John 3:16
2. Make sure you’re in the right seat.
As we walked in I was shocked to discover only about 13 people in the theatre … I mean, come on people – this is Duane Johnson in a Disney flick we’re talking about here. Well I suppose not everyone shares in my appreciation for good talent. It was fun to watch my girl carefully analyze each row in search for the perfect seats. So although there were about 88 to choose from, she had us in the perfect spot, and was very proud of herself for getting us there. In life, there’s a ton of choices – you better make sure you’re connected to people who will get you in the right seat. Because the “seat” you’re in determines your perspective on everything you see. Matt 6:22
3. Never stop trying new things and growing
I couldn’t help but wonder what would possess The Rock to take this role in a Disney kids movie … until I started to think about the challenge of playing a character so unlike everything you’ve ever done. I imagine he didn’t need the money – I would venture a guess that he saw the entire thing as a huge challenge. Not a bad way to approach life – don’t type-cast yourself. Psalm 139:14
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