Forrest Gump and Psalms 55:6-8

It seems the writers of Forrest Gump may have inadvertently quoted Scripture. One of the most memorable moments from that movie is when Jenny's dad is going to abuse her and Jenny and Forrest escape to the fields and stoop down to pray. Jenny says, "Dear God, make me a bird so I can fly far, far, far away from here". In Psalm 55:6-8 the psalmist writes "And I say, 'Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest; yes, I would wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness; I would hurry to find a shelter from the raging wind and tempest.'" Interesting to think that a memorable movie quote was written far long ago. It reminds me that Scripture has more to offer than any pop-culture offering. And this passage in particular reminds me that we can cling to God for rescue and for shelter in times of distress...