George Bailey, you remember him right? He's the guy who wished he'd never been born. He consistently sacrificed his dreams in order to be a servant to others. He thinks he hits rock bottom. Finally, he's granted his wish, and his guardian angel shows him what his world would be without his influence...Not there to save his brother from drowning, and later that brother then, unable to save hundreds himself in WWII. George's wife is a bitter old maid instead of the vivacious Donna Reed (who I met in person, and she was really sweet.) No one was there to help the first time home buyers, some of his friends end up in prison, and the angel wouldn't have gotten his wings...It's a Wonderful Life is full of analogies.
Each of us have the ability to make a difference in other's lives. Unfortunately, we really can't see what that is or what it entails until much later. God has placed in our hearts the desire to serve and be Christ-like in our actions and attitudes, to live lives of significance. With that comes responsibility of doing our best and leaving the rest up to Him. You'd be surprised how He will use us in other's lives. Afterall, We are His workmanship created for good works in Christ. (Eph 2:10)
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