What a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life Promo, Liberty Films, 1946

It's a Wonderful Life is my all-time favourite Christmas movie. Interestingly enough, my daughter Shannon had not seen it in its entirety so last night was the night. She truly enjoyed it. What a delight that movie is. I could actually watch it again and again. 

Even though this film was made 78 years ago, the powerful message of the movie still holds so true today.

The message is simply how one person makes such a profound difference in the lives of others.

For those that may be unfamiliar with this movie classic, let me explain.

The storyline involves a small town man, named George Bailey who never got the chance to "see the world" as he so desired due to various circumstances beyond his control.  Stuck in his little town of Bedford Falls, he reluctantly makes a name for himself running his father's small building and loan business. Through a serious mistake of one of his employees, forgetful Uncle Billy, George finds himself missing a huge sum of money. This causes George extreme stress as the villain of the story Mr. Potter, who owns everything in the town except the Bailey Building and Loan is giddy about the fact that George may go to jail and the Bailey Building and Loan will finally crumble. To add insult to injury, Mr. Potter knows exactly where the money is, but his lips are sealed. 

Desperate and alone, George contemplates suicide, but through heavenly intervention he comes to see the difference he has made in so many lives and that his life is still wonderful in spite of this recent crisis.

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I find the storyline of It's a Wonderful Life so relatable. I have found that in times of stress and crisis, it is so easy to think that my existence on this earth makes little to no difference to others. Caught up in my own pain and perhaps self pity, I cannot see beyond my immediate circumstances.

It is in these situations time and time again that God lovingly reminds me of how much He loves me and that I DO matter to my family, friends, students and community. There is only one ME and I was lovingly created by God to fulfill a distinct purpose and calling.

​I find such comfort in that reassurance and have always felt that if I could make a difference in even ONE person's life, my time on earth has been very well spent.

Have you ever felt this way my friend? Have you thought that you DON'T matter?

If so, let me put a stop to that nonsense right now.

You are so loved and valued and just like George you make such a profound impact on others each and every day. It may be hard to see at times, but the world is definitely a better, brighter place simply because of  YOU!

When hard times come, as they often do, don't forget what an important person you are to so many. Many would have stories to tell if they had the opportunity of how you have blessed them in some way and we serve a loving Saviour that thought you and I were so special that we were worth dying for so we could have eternal life in Heaven with Him. How incredible it that?  

So my friend, if you are struggling with self worth, know that I believe in you and so does God. I also highly recommend curling up with a nice hot chocolate and watching It's a Wonderful Life.

Let the message of the power of one ~ (YOU) fill your heart to overflowing this Christmas!

Until next time,
​Dana

John 10:10 ~ Jesus came to provide an abundant life, which includes spiritual riches.

Little Lesson Learned: Never doubt you matter. You do, to so many. 

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Dana Romualdi is a Canadian elementary teacher, blogger, author, and speaker. Dana desires to "love God and love people" whole heartedly. She has a passion for helping others and spreading much needed encouragement. Dana lives in Canada with her husband and two grown children. When she is not working in the classroom or blogging, she enjoys drinking coffee, watching Netflix and reading great books.