There is a famous Christmas movie about a guy named George Bailey. George Bailey dreams of leaving the
small town he grew up in and exploring the world. George never fulfills his dream because the circumstances at
his family business wont allow it.
At
one point, the family business gets into financial trouble. George panics and feels trapped. He has sacrificed a lot for the Building
and Loan and, all of the sudden, it looks like it might be lost too.
At
the depths of disappointment, George meets an angel. The angel shows George what his small town would have been
like if he had never existed. George
realizes how meaningful his life is.
The change in perspective gives George a new outlook on life. He appreciates all that he has been
blessed with and recognizes how wonderful his life is.
We
all can learn from George Bailey. The
disappointments and challenges that come our way discourage us too. We forget what God is doing through us
with co-workers, children, spouses, and on, and on. We need a messenger of God to give us a perspective check
and remind us of all that we have to be thankful for.
The
Apostle Paul gives us that kind of perspective check. Paul writes to the church in Thessalonica, telling them to
“give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ
Jesus.” In other words, look for
the good in every circumstance and thank God for it.
As
you enjoy this holiday season, be on the lookout for all the amazing ways God
is using and blessing your life. Pay
attention to your children and how they bless you. Remember neat things that God has done through you in your
work place. Look for, take note,
and thank God for the good things that are going on in your life. As you do, you will realize that God is
indeed at work in your wonderful life.
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