There aren't many people who are unfamiliar with George Bailey's discovery of just how wonderful his life was and how many other lives had been affected by his. The Christmas season's annual TV presentation of the classic, It's a Wonderful Life, keeps us from forgetting that we all have wonderful lives. Yes, the Father lavishes his love for us in the gift of his Son. We also have his assurance, that as Father, he guides us and teaches us, and as we look back over our lives, we realize that the people, the friends, the family who are part of it and unmistakable gifts of God and this all our experiences have been part of this guidance and teaching. Alive and awake for another day, a Sunday, with a break from our regular routines, we have no small source for joy and gratitude. Looking around us at summer's beauty, listening to the different songs with which the birds break the early morning silence, can we deny that this is a wonderful life? Further, the surprise answers to our prayers, coming as they do in the unforseen, the unexpected, are better than what we thought would bring us peace and happiness. The rain on our picnic, just as we open the grill causes some inconvenience, but what a family legend is born as the grilling continues with two or three chefs huddled under an umbrella! Ever the burgers and dogs seem to taste better! All we need to do is tune into the positive side of life to share George Bailey's excitement at being alive in this wonderful life.
Bro. Rene
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