Hubby and I went to see The Passion of the Christ this evening. I am at a loss for words on how to explain the impact that it had on me. I am unbelievably moved and touched by it. There were several scenes in the movie that I could not watch. I did not even attempt to watch the beating of Christ or the nailing of Christ on the cross. I knew that they would be way more than I could ever handle. I cringed every time I heard a slap of the whips and the nailing of a nail, my hands sweat and the tears flowed. I read the Bible, I know what happens yet to see it, to hear it, even though it was a movie was way more than I can handle. I was tempted more than once to leave, to just get up and GO, but I knew that in the end that it would be the most Glorious thing ever.... and that it was. I was a complete wreck. Hubby and I left the theater and I did not even have words to explain how I felt. Mel Gibson did more than a superb job on the movie. Seeing Mary was so very heartbreaking. To be a mother and see that, to feel that and know that you are completely helpless that it was to be. It was all fortold and knowing that nothing can be done to change it. What Jesus did for us is priceless... there is nothing that will ever compare or even come close. The demons... now there is something... to see them, to know that they are our temptation into sin, ALWAYS there. That we follow temptation so very often and to know that if we are saved that we will be forgiven for that... how very special are we? We are sooo not worthy of such an honor. To know that even Jesus was tempted, but being the perfect being He is that He was able to turn it away. I was extremely touched by the movie, it reminds me of my faith and the graciousness of my God. I know that it was just a movie but it really had a major impact on me. I do not ever want to see the movie again. I believe that that once was all I need to be a permanent reminder of what Jesus did for me.... for all those that will follow Him. I am not trying to be preachy in any way, I just had to get into words the impact that the movie had on me. I have a few questions about the movie, but will save that for another time... right now I am going to go to bed and try and sleep..... I am sure that I will bring it up again... maybe tomorrow when some of the shock of it has worn off.