Day 243

Ezekiel 32:1-16; 37:1-39:29.  “Taking the Good with the Bad”

         In the movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, the lead character George Bailey, played by James Stewart, makes the statement that he wished he had never been born.  Those of you who know the movie know that George was given a glimpse of what his family, friends and whole town would have been like if he had not been born.  Even though George Bailey hadn’t led a charmed life or accomplished all he had hoped for, he had made a difference in many lives.  He realized that life was in fact worth living and was given the opportunity to make things right.
         That movie strikes a chord with all of us because we all wonder at times if our life has amounted to anything, if it would change the world if we weren’t there. 
         As we think about consequences, we must recognize that they come in both good and bad varieties, that even the smallest action can be used by God to bring about a positive consequence in someone else’s life.  If you ever doubt the significance of your life, just think of George Bailey and the lesson he learned.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?