The Way Home

I recently watched a movie called 'The Way Home' with mom. It was an incredible and inspiring movie based on the true story. It is about a two-year old boy, Joe Simpkins who disappeared from his home in Carroll County, Georgia for about eight hours. His father, Randy Simpkins, left him outside riding his tricycle while he went in to turn off the lights and lock up the house. When he returned back outside little Joe was gone. The next eight hours would make his emotions feel like a rollercoaster ride and cause his priorities regarding God, his family, and community to be tested. The disappearance of Joe Simpkins brought his parents back together and his whole community was involved with the search. Eight hours later, little Joe was found by Ed Walker and his son Terry.  Little Joe was reunited with his parents and because of all that went on during those eight hours of searching, it brought his parents back together.


As I watched the movie, it really got me thinking. I realized that the relationships I have are very important. I realized that I need to keep building up those friendships. 


I also thought of a shepherd watching over his flock. When one sheep wanders from the herd he goes through all measures to find to find the lost sheep. After he finds it, he keeps the sheep the close to him so it won't stray again. 

As Christians, when we wander far from God, he will gently bring us back to Himself even if it means breaking us. Sometimes He will. He will bring trials into our life that will make us depend on Him and focus on Him more. It will also make us trust Him more. 


Continue to trust God and depend on Him.