I made this AMV a while ago when I was not so close to God and was asking some painful questions. I hope it ministers to those out there who are in the same place.
Anime: Grave of the Fireflies
Song: "I Still Believe"
Artist: Jeremy Camp
*Edit* 2009:
Having passed through the fire, I can even more strongly testify that God is faithful. Back when I composed this video, this line stood out most poignantly to me:
"In brokenness I can see / that this was Your will for me..."
...as Seita gazes up in anguish at the bomber that destroyed everything near to his heart.
I felt exactly like that at one point. I could see the events in my life orchestrated to some higher purpose, yet I felt hurt that that purpose seemed to be to let me down and cause me a devastating sense of loss.
Yet through it all, I did feel God supporting me and providing for me, even if He chose not to give me a full answer. Today, I would not trade those tragedies in my life for anything. I see them as divine appointments that served to enrich me and bring about the most meaningful circumstances in my life today.
Of course I do not speak for anyone else's experience. "Grave of the Fireflies" is a powerful story that ends without answers, and I do not take it lightly by attempting to provide any. Often even God does not, at least for the time being. .
wow great work! I love this movie so much, it´s soo sad ;_;
KoroiItami 2 years ago 2