Movie Night :-)

I'm sure many of you have heard of the classic novel "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte.  Well, not too long ago, I decided to try my luck at reading it.  It didn't take but a few pages to grab my attention.  It's a beautifully written story.  If you haven't read it, I hope that you will consider the possibility of doing so.  Anyway, as I was nearing the end of the book a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon the DVD version at my library.  I looked at the cover and tried my very best not to automatically assume that it would be your average, oh so cheesy version of the book.  With an optimistic attitude, I boldly checked it out and forgot about it until today.  Long story short, I swore to myself that I would watch the movie when I got home, and that is exactly what I did.  I've never been one to take time out of my busy schedule to watch movies or TV.  However, this is one movie that I was glad that I watched.  It definitely exceeded my expectations and made me kick myself for not watching it sooner.  SPOILER ALERT: I'm about to give away a few details of the movie that some of you may not want to hear until you see it for yourself.  You've been warned.  "Wuthering Heights" is basically a story about two children, Catherine and Heathcliff, that are best friends, grow up together, and fall deeply in love.  When I say deeply, I mean DEEPLY.

(Catherine and Heathcliff)
There's only one problem: THEY BOTH END UP MARRYING OTHER PEOPLE.  'What's the matter with that? Isn't that how life and love go?' you may foolishly ask.  NO!  Not in this case!  Heathcliff and Catherine still love each other despite their marriage to other people.  Their love for each other is undying.



(I cried myself dry at this point in the movie.  Catherine was dying, and Heathcliff was heartbroken.)
At the end of the movie, with Catherine several years deceased, Heathcliff finally ends his miserable life by shooting himself in the head.  He had been having visions of Catherine ever since she died and could no longer bear to suffer without her.  Although two of the other characters end up having a successful relationship at the close of "Wuthering Heights", I couldn't help but grieve over Heathcliff and Catherine's tragic love story.  In fact, I totally lost it.  I'm not one to cry, but it isn't humanly possible to watch "Wuthering Heights" without shedding at least one tear.  As I sat in my room, staring at the blank TV screen, I began to contemplate life and love.  Not to put it down or anything, but "Wuthering Heights" leaves you with the feeling that the loss of a true love is the end of the world.  I actually started to believe this for a brief moment until I realized something: God's love is the only one that truly matters in the end.  I know some of you are probably rolling your eyes right now, but you have to admit what I'm saying makes sense.  Romans 8:39 says, "No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord."  In fact, I encourage you to go read all of Romans 8:31-39.  Instead of looking for another human being to "complete" us and make us "whole", we should be looking for someone for someone to add to us.  No one can complete you except the Holy Spirit.  No one can give you a love like God can.  After all, he did create it!  In a nutshell, I want to remind of everyone of God's eternal love.  He will never let you down, nor will his love for you fade.  Well, I hope you enjoyed this post on my movie night.  Once again, I encourage those of you who haven't read the book or seen the movie to do so.  You won't regret it.