Today is the official release date of the movie The Shack on DVD and Blu-ray and I couldn’t be more excited to tell you all about it today!
You see there was a time in my life when I was really struggling with some of the painful things that have happened to me and to those that I love. I was trying hard to make sense of something I could never make sense of.
Why do bad things have to happen if there is a God that is supposedly good?
The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity
At the time I didn’t know I was struggling with any of this, but then I got my hands on a copy of the book The Shack.
I devoured that book and was forever changed.
I thank God for using this book to show me a fuller picture of who he is and how all of this stuff can work together for our good.
I loved the book so much that I was so excited waiting for the movie to come out so that I could watch it and be reminded of some of the truths I learned from the story.
I was very impressed with the big screen version of this favorite of mine. They stayed very close to the original plot of the story and did a wonderful job with all of the graphic effects.
But one warning to you from me. It is a great movie, but there are some very sad parts, so you’ll want to make sure that you have some tissues on hand.
I’ve heard some people complain that they reference God as a woman and for whatever reason this is a bad thing. But The explanation is that God knew that the main character would not be able to handle a father figure at that low, low point in his life. He needed a mama, so that is how God revealed himself to him until he was ready for the father figure God.
Can I just say that I am SO thankful for a God that knows us and understands how fragile our hearts can be sometimes. That in his loving kindness he is exactly what we need in any situation.
This is a powerful story of love, tragedy, kindness and the very real goodness of God.
These are just a few of my favorite quotes from The Shack book that I wanted to share with you.
*I suppose that since most of our hurts come through relationships so will our healing, and I know that grace rarely makes sense for those looking in from the outside.
*All I want from you is to trust me with what little you can, and grow in loving people around you with the same love I share with you. It’s not your job to change them, or to convince them. You are free to love without an agenda.
*It (trying to keep the law) grants you the power to judge others and feel superior to them. You believe you are living to a higher standard than those you judge. Enforcing rules, especially in its more subtle expressions like responsibility and expectation, is a vain attempt to create certainly out of uncertainty. And contrary to what you might think, I have a great fondness for uncertainty. Rules cannot bring freedom; they only have the power to accuse.
*I don’t need to punish people for sin. Sin is its own punishment, devouring you from the inside. It’s not my purpose to punish it; it’s my joy to cure it.
*Just because I work incredible good out of unspeakable tragedies doesn’t mean I orchestrate the tragedies. Don’t ever assume that my using something means I caused it or that I need it to accomplish my purposes. That will only lead you to false notions about me. Grace doesn’t depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colors.
I am giving away a copy of The Shack on Blu-ray & DVD to one lucky Saving Dollars and Sense reader to enjoy!
How to Enter to Win:
Just leave me a comment below telling me why you’d like to win.
Giveaway is open to all legal residents of the US. Winner will be chosen on June 5th.
*Although I did receive an advanced copy to review and another one to giveaway, all opinions expressed are fully my own.
I’d like to win it because I was unable to see it in the theater and is sounds like there might be a good message in it. I do want to thank you for giving everyone a shot at winning it.
I would like to win because this sounds like a really interesting concept and I have heard good things about it.
Loved reading the book and would love to watch the movie. Can’t go to the theater to watch as my boyfriend can’t hear in the theater so have to wait for it to come out. So excited waiting to see it. Now after your review I am more excited.
Sounds like a good movie.
I would love to win this movie because my husband and I didn’t get a chance to see it at the movie theater.
I would like to win a copy of this because I am a Christian but my husband is an atheist so we have some really awkward conversations about God with our kids. I would never buy this movie- but if I won it? That would be pretty awesome.
I would love to share this movie with my parents. They don’t go to the movies so watching at home would be great.
I’d like to win because of the spiritual angle.
I would like to win to see myself and share with my family.
I would like to win this because my wife read the book and really enjoyed it. I would like to win so I can watch the movie with her. Thanks for the giveaway.
I’d like to win it first of all to watch it, of course. Then I’d love to share it with others because His grace is sufficient.
I would like to win this because the nearest movie theater to me is over 3 hours away and it is not very often that I get to see a movie when it first comes out. Needless to say I have not seen the movie.
I loved what you shared & makes me more excited to read and see this movie! The book as been on my “to read” list for way too long!
Thanks <3
I want to see the movie because I read the book and would like to see how closely the movie follows the book. I loved the book, by the way.
I’d love to win because I was supposed to see it in theater for girl’s night but got sick ☹ They absolutely loved it!
I can’t wait to see this! I have heard great things about it and will purchase it regardless! Thank you for the chance!!
I loved the book and the movie. It really filled a void in me that I knew was there but didn’t know what I needed.
I love to win this movie to see how much it can inspire me. Being deaf does give me some struggle but i know i can overcome it somehow. I feel it would help me understand better.
I am not asking to win the DVD. I just wanted to say that this movie had a profound impact on me as well. I would encourage anyone, struggling or not, to look for an opportunity to see it. It showed me how very ill-equipped we humans are to judge. We RARELY have all the information we need to make any kind of determination as to whether something, ANYthing, is “good” or “bad”. Blessings to all!
Yes, yes, yes!! This is exactly how it has impacted me too. I no longer want to responsibility of judging anyone else anymore.
I would like to win this because I adored the book and my hubby wouldn’t take me to the movies to see it.
I would love to win the DVD. I just loved the movie.
Read the book years ago, would love to see the movie. 🙂 couldn’t afford to go to the theatre.
I’d love to win…. I have been on bed rest from my hysterectomy for the past couple weeks. I’ve watched just about everything on demand and on Netflix! I would’ve never been able to get through it without my hubby. But it’s definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever been through, and I’m only 38!
Oh Carrie, I totally understand! I had my hysterectomy at 36 years old 🙂
It was a tough recovery for me and I am SO thankful for my hubby helping through it all. I’m glad you have a good hubby too!
Love a good movie and haven’t seen any in a while.
I just found this book to be absolutely amazing and would love to see the movie. It was definitely a page turner. I couldn’t put the book down.
It sounds intriguing!
I would like to win because I don’t go to movie theaters and I would like to be able to see this movie.