Video of the Day: Clip from the 2011 movie “Soul Surfer”
Bible Verse of the Day:
If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength! 11 Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.12 If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done? – Proverbs 24:10-12
Biblical Connection:
Bethany Hamilton was on her way to becoming a world champion surfer before a shark attack left her with one arm. Soul Surfer follows the rehab and recovery of Bethany as she’s trying to learn how to surf again with one arm. During a mission trip, Bethany’s faith is strengthened, propelling her to pursue surfing again.
Proverbs 24 contains a series of sayings based upon a specific topic. Saying 25 addresses faltering in times of trouble. When your life is suddenly turned upside down like Bethany, there are two types of recovery. Physically and mentally, learning to live with just one arm. Bethany’s experience helping children overcome their fear of water enabled her to face her own fear of failure in surfing.
Closing Song:
If this summer has brought you unexpected adversity, remember the testimony of Bethany Hamilton. Bethany’s struggle to carry on with surfing following her shark attack provides hope to anyone thinking about giving up.
by Jay Mankus
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