Field of Dreams

In chapter 4, Night Talk, we find Ray and Annie discussing the highly illogical proposition that is to be the focus for the rest of the film.  Ray struggles with the man he is becoming and is driven by the dread that accompanies it.  Rather than pushed to be who he was created to be, Ray is motivated by reactionary forces instead.  We as believers should be given pause to analyze our own way in pursuit of a call and be cautious that it's the call that proceeds our way, rather than the run from what we'd rather not be.

Ephesians 2:9-10

Amplified Bible (AMP)

⁹ Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law’s demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.]

¹⁰ For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), ^[a]recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].

In chapter 22, To Grant a Wish, we find Ray once again, this time with Doc Graham of Chisholm, Minnesota.  While Ray tries to imply that Doc has incurred a great tragedy by not being able to achieve his dream of having an at bat in his major league baseball career, Doc argues that he has lived a fulfilled and blessed life with no regrets.  This dialogue points to the contrasting differences between dreams, reality and responsibility.  It also goes a ways to illustrate how we miss the present, often due to varying reasons.  

John 3:36
And he who believes in (has faith in, clings to, relies on) the Son has (now possesses) eternal life. But whoever disobeys (is unbelieving toward, refuses to trust in, disregards, is not subject to) the Son will never see (experience) life, but [instead] the wrath of God abides on him. [God’s displeasure remains on him; His indignation hangs over him continually.]

In chapter 33, "...He will Come", we find that Ray's journey has come full circle and that he realizes what his mission has been all along.  However illogical, Ray's trip has brought him to a place of reconciliation with his father.  Ironically, the run from his father has brought him the thing that he unknowingly wanted all along, relationship.  Often times our own running parallels that of Ray's in that they point us to the thing we all long and desire for.  

2 Corinthians 5:18
But all things are from God, Who through Jesus Christ reconciled us to Himself [received us into favor, brought us into harmony with Himself] and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation [that by word and deed we might aim to bring others into harmony with Him].