"Life is like a box of chocolates ..."

I don't know why, but suddenly Forrest Gump is one of my favorite movies. I've always liked it, but could never really get into it until now. After watching it recently and really focusing on the story I realized something ...

I want to be like Forrest Gump.

I'm just so inspired by him and his personality, not to mention how passionately he loves the people around him. When his mother was sick, he swam and ran across who knows what distances until he was by her side. He was loyal to Bubba, and ran into the line of fire to save him. He was loyal and submissive to his superior, Lieutenant Dan. And most of all, he loved Jenny with all of his heart.

Speaking of that, Forrest's love for Jenny reminds me so much of God's love for us. Jenny is a mess from the get go, and just spirals down on a destructive path, returning to Forrest every so often but falling back into the arms of the world soon after. And yet Forrest waits for her, and even after she breaks his heart again and again, his love for her never fails. He marries Jenny and takes the very best care of her even after everything she put him through.

See the connection?


Forrest's unconditional love for everyone around him is an inspiration to me. But wait, there's more!

"Life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get."

Amen to that! I love watching how Forrest reacts to whatever is thrown his way. He doesn't seem to worry about most things, but rather, he goes with it, giving his best to every situation rather than letting the situations get the best of him. Especially when he meets the little boy and learns that he is actually his son. From that moment on Forrest is right there to love him and raise him. I want to be like that.


When it comes to movies, it takes A LOT to make me cry, but there is one scene in the movie that makes me cry every single time.



"If there's anything you need, I won't be far away."

Keep in mind that this is after she dies. He still loves her so much that he's standing by to fulfill her needs. Wow ... That is true love, and I want to be like that!