prayers. When the prayers become to much, he answers yes to all of them leading to chaos in the town. This is where his world begins to crumble as his powers are not even able to reconcile him and his girlfriend due to a free will limitation. He later realizes that he have been selfish and unable to make his life straight even though he is God. He then knees on the middle of the road in a life changing event where he releases control of his life to God " I can't do it anymore (being God) he says" I want you to decide what is right for my life, I surrender to your will"
Even though Bruce gets knocked by a truck for his idiocy for praying in the middle of the road, he gets his life back when he realizes that God created him with a talent to make people laugh and he should use it to do good. He finally prays the best prayer I have heard in a long time and order is restored on earth, he forgives Evan Baxter, reconciles with his wife and gets the live news job, this time with a focus on helping people with a his signature sign off line "be the miracle"
This movie is the best movie that makes me realize that at times I complain about my life being unfair to me as I watch others prosper yet its me not doing and following God's will. It makes me realize that I have unique skills and talents that I should use for the benefit of mankind and once I align myself to that will, then my life will be complete, fulfilling and enjoyable. I guess this movie did not touch me alone since it has a sneaky connection with a newly launched Kenyan T.V station that signs in with the statement "This is eye witness news reporting" in a similar fashion as in the movie. Could have the owner of this radio station have watched the movie and become inspired by the theme of the movie. I hope so, and wish that the owner will now commit to use their station to be the miracle in Kenyan society that needs you and me to be miracles as well.
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