I WISH I WERE NEVER BORN! Have you ever heard someone say this? I’m sure all of us as children have said this when we didn’t get our favorite candy or other trivial desire that seemed crucial at the time. But, this statement reminds me of George Bailey in my favorite Christmas movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life.” During a big ole pity party of feeling sorry for himself, our buddy George wished he had never been born. His wish was granted and an angel named “Clarence” showed George what life would have been like if he were never in this world. A surprised George saw that without his presence on this Earth, many bad things would have occurred.
• His beloved brother Harry would have drowned
• A pharmacist’s career would have been ruined b/c he gave the wrong medicine
• The town he grew up in and loved would be a sinful city full of bars and night clubs
• His friends were out of work and miserable b/c George wasn’t there to loan them money to build their businesses and their dreams.
George had undervalued his importance in the world and the impact he had on the lives of others.
I think many of us do the same thing today during our own pity parties. No doubt, this life can be difficult. Sicknesses, loss of jobs, loss of loved ones, etc. cause us to become bitter and blind us to the impact we have in the lives of others. Like George Bailey, we don’t see that we’ve made a difference at all in this life. It is often true that the fruits of our labor go unknown by us and aids this bitterness. However, be assured God put you on this Earth for a purpose and He has a plan for you whether you realize it or not. No one else in the entire world knows the exact circle of people as you. You have an opportunity each day to make a difference in someone’s life for the good or the bad. You may be the only example of God’s love in someone else’s life that they can see. So, no matter how tough your life may be, remember someone is depending on you , remember someone needs you, and remember God has given YOU a Wonderful Life to work for Him, make him proud!
Galatians 6:9 “ And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
God Bless!
