The “Old Man” aka the father was probably raised to keep his feelings in his pocket because he didn’t need them so that when he grew up, he decided to only allow his angry feelings to come out. Once in awhile you see the sweet side of him, like making the most of the ruined dinner by taking his family to the Chinese restaurant and then on Christmas morning giving his firstborn the gift that he most wanted.
In It’s a Wonderful Life, there are things that are out of George’s control but because he felt such responsibility for anything that went wrong, he put a very heavy burden on his shoulders which put him in a state of feeling out of control and his mind racing only causing more anxiety for himself. The more anxiety, the more breathing fast and heart rate speeds up, and then he becomes lightheaded, not being able to think straight anymore so he takes his frustration out on those he loves the most. He was then in a hopeless state of mind thinking everyone would be better off without him, that if he had never been born, none of this would’ve happened.
My point is, all this stuff that comes unexpectedly in your life may not be wanted; however, it is all used to make us stronger, to help us grow into what God would have us to be. So, we need to embrace the unpleasantness and learn from it. Do what you can do where God puts you. Get brave, step out of your comfort zone. He has a great plan and purpose for you for this season.
Are you who God made you to be or who someone else wants you to be?
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October 13, 2021 When leaving church a couple weeks back, I said to one of my blessings, ”See ya!” Without hesitancy, she immediately responded back, ”Need ya!” and ran over to give me her final hug for the day. I bent down to tell her how amazing her response was and that she made my…… Continue reading Need Ya!
November 2, 2020 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 is going to be a day that will go down in history. Is it because I will be celebrating my 30th anniversary with my Love? The legacy we will leave for our children, their children, and so on will make a difference? Through the letters and journals I…… Continue reading Does my Vote Count?
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