"Long obedience in the right direction." - Eugene Peterson
Over and over again throughout the movie this quote played through my mind. The long, steadfast obedience and prayers of Helen Smallbone. The willingness and kindness of their neighbors and church. The encouragement and hope of James Smallbone. The faith and resilience of each of the kids. The determination, repentance, and purpose of David Smallbone. The opportunities given by Forefront Records, and so many others - every bit of it is long obedience in the right direction. And their obedience has impacted my life.
Their music, their testimony, their encouragement, and their faith has taught me, shaped me, and pushed me toward Jesus for more years than I can even count.
What you do and how you do it matters. It may not lead to the global phenomenon of top CCM artists, industry leaders, or pastors in your town, but it will impact and change the lives of those around you. Fix your eyes on Jesus, keep following. You never know what He's going to do. Go see Unsung Hero, and let your people know how their long obedience in the right direction has changed you.
Over and over again throughout the movie this quote played through my mind. The long, steadfast obedience and prayers of Helen Smallbone. The willingness and kindness of their neighbors and church. The encouragement and hope of James Smallbone. The faith and resilience of each of the kids. The determination, repentance, and purpose of David Smallbone. The opportunities given by Forefront Records, and so many others - every bit of it is long obedience in the right direction. And their obedience has impacted my life.
Their music, their testimony, their encouragement, and their faith has taught me, shaped me, and pushed me toward Jesus for more years than I can even count.
What you do and how you do it matters. It may not lead to the global phenomenon of top CCM artists, industry leaders, or pastors in your town, but it will impact and change the lives of those around you. Fix your eyes on Jesus, keep following. You never know what He's going to do. Go see Unsung Hero, and let your people know how their long obedience in the right direction has changed you.