Its a wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life
by Danl Hall on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 9:28pm

We have probably all seen the movie, Its a Wonderful Life at Christmas time. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart (one of my favorite actors of all time) thinks that his life is meaningless. Until he is visited by an angel who shows him the importance of what his life has meant.

I wonder how many times when we think that times are tough and our life hasnt meant much? Probably more than you would like to admit. But, if we were to take stock and consider the implications of what would life be without us, we would see that we truly have wonderful lives. I know there are many born into poverty, neglect, and many people fall prey to the wiles that this world and its king offer. But God has placed folks like you and me here to serve our fellow man and to help others. To help others have a wonderful life.

Consider for a moment, how our lives would be if someone had not cared for us, shared the love of God with us, clothed us, fed us, gave us something to drink when we were thirsty. If we don't return that service to others, we might as well be like George Bailey when he never was born. Think about that. What if we never serve others, encourage others, tell each other how much they mean to us, tell others what Jesus has done for us?

Put yourself in place of George Bailey. What would the world look like if you weren't alive? Believe me when I tell you that the world would not be better off. You have value, purpose and a God given talent that you need to share. If the Creator of everything stepped into this world to bring us into a relationship with Him, you have a part to play in that relationship. Jesus would not have given up the glory He had to come and live as us if we weren't meant to play a part. Not only in this short time span on earth, but in the neverending story that is eternity.

Just think of me as a kind of Clarence who is here to tell you what you mean to me, your family, community and the "big" plan. What a purpose you serve, what a gift you have, what a story you have to share! Remember this when you see Its a Wonderful Life this year. You have a wonderful life because you have blessed someone and have a part in a wonderful plan put into motion by the One that always was, is and is to come!!

Love you much,

danl