Who do you surround yourself with in life?

True Spirit is a cinematic telling of Jessica Watson’s story that shows the value of family and mentors in people’s lives.

The people we are raised with can bring out the best and worst in our lives. Parents, siblings, and every other member of the family unit are aware of more about our history than we may care to know. They are the people who can remind us of our successes and our failures at the exact moment, merely by being in the room. This can cause a bittersweetness in life and can be encouraging and painful at the same time.

Interestingly, the Bible's God had the best intentions for our home life from the beginning of time. The original goal was for families to live as a cohesive unit that works together by celebrating and utilising the various gifts that each member provides.

Even though this reality does not seem accurate in many people's lives today, it does not mean we cannot try to reflect that reality now. Within this fallen existence, family members can strive to encourage each other. Encouraging each other when times are tough, cheering for our family when life is going well, and speaking the truth into the lives of those we love with grace, love, and mercy.

Then they can urge the younger women... to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind... so that no one will malign the word of God. - Titus 2:4-5 (ESV)

This conversation starter came from the full review of the film True Spirit @ Reel Dialogue.

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