Analise is going to "set the world on fire"

Not being avid movie-goers, we finally got around to watching "Soul Surfer", the true story of Bethany Hamilton, another overachiever (just like our Analise will be) who would not let the loss of her arm during a shark attack stop her from realizing her dream of becoming a professional surfer.  As we watched this touching, heart-warming, inspiring story, we were so profoundly struck by the extraordinary influence this young woman has had on countless people as a result of her courage and her faith.

We know Bethany and her family asked God often "how could you let this happen to such a great kid?", just as all of us who love Analise so much asked God, as well.  And just as Bethany's family knew God had a reason, a purpose and a plan for Bethany, we also know and are excited to be a part of His great plan for Analise.

In her short life we have seen how Analise has touched so many lives, inspired so much prayer and renewed faith, and brought so many people together in support of Erik, Dawn, Analise, and her sisters and brother.  If this is what He has done in 10 weeks we can hardly wait to see what He has planned for Analise and her family in their future.

The final song, "Set the World on Fire", closes the movie with such a powerful message that anything is possible with God.  We have added the song to Analise's playlist on her blog and included the lyrics below.

And... if you haven't seen the movie, you can borrow our copy!!   :)

"Set The World On Fire"

I wanna set the world on fire
Until it's burning bright for You
It's everything that I desire
Can I be the one You use?

[CHORUS]
I, I am small but
You, You are big enough
I, I am weak but
You, You are strong enough to
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
Nothing I can't do
Nothing I can't do

I wanna feed the hungry children
And reach across the farthest land
And tell the broken there is healing
And mercy in the Father's hands

[CHORUS]

Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
Nothing I can't do
Nothing I can't do
My hands my feet
My everything
My life, my love
Lord, use me

I wanna set the world on fire
I wanna set the world on fire, yeah

Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
Nothing I can't do
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
There's nothing I can't do
Nothing I can't do

I'm gonna set the world on fire
Set the world on fire