During an interview with Christian Headlines, famous actor Colin Ford recently spoke about his Christian faith and the power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. Ford is known for his role in popular films and TV shows such as “We Bought a Zoo” and “Walker.”
The 26-year-old actor shared that he often looks to Philippians 4:13 when he is on set. He also displays the Bible verse in his Instagram bio. Ford explained that the verse reminds him that the Lord is always with him, especially in times when he is overcome with negative emotions.
“Philippians 4:13 is one of my favorite verses, ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.’ For me, those are, like, my power words,” he said. “Whenever I’m feeling anxious or down … I say those words to myself, and I remind myself that God is with me at all times.”
He further highlighted how the verse provides him comfort at times when life can seem complicated. Furthermore, the reference to Scripture will also be included in an upcoming film of Ford’s titled “The Hill.” He said, “It was kind of that moment, where I was like, ‘This is me. This movie is me. I have to be Ricky, I have to do it. There’s nothing that’s gonna stop me from doing this film.’” The upcoming movie is set to release in theaters on August 25.
The movie revolves around the real-life baseball star Rickey Hill, who played Major League Baseball despite having a disability. Ford further explained the verse helped him ascertain that he should accept the role in the film. “It was kind of that moment, where I was like, ‘This is me. This movie is me. I have to be Ricky, I have to do it. There’s nothing that’s gonna stop me from doing this film,’” he stated.
Ford also acted in the recent film A Thousand Tomorrows. In a recent interview, he claimed that he always turns to God and prays for direction and guidance in all aspects of his life, particularly in his career.
“Ironically, the night before I got the offer for …[‘A Thousand Tomorrows’] I was just kind of praying, asking for direction in my career and in my life,” Ford said. “And the very next day I got the offer for ‘A Thousand Tomorrows.’” He continued, “So, it kinda felt like it was the right thing to do. I felt like I was in the right place at the right time.”
“The Hill” is set to tell the inspiring story of Rickey Hill, who overcame an immense set of challenges to reach the heights of his professional baseball career. “Born in Fort Worth, Texas, to a poor Baptist preacher, Rickey Hill’s life was a symphony of trials,” according to the film’s bio. “Despite adversity, from poverty, bullying due to the braces on his legs, and balancing expectations and dreams, Rickey’s relentless pursuit of his passion in baseball made him one of the greatest hitters the game has ever seen.”
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