"Wish I Had Never Been Born" That Famous Line

Watching "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" was a real treat for me this season. There were things that were said that got me thinking. One line was about the meaning of Christmas. It's about letting people know how much they are worth but not through material things. 

Next scene was about how much one person (Kermit the frog) makes a great impact in other's lives.  Kermit got to a point where he wished he had never been born (same as "It's a Wonderful Life). His friends were affected by the tragedy that he, Kermit, was not in their lives. Kermit was transported back in time and it was as if he was never born. He witnessed how his absent in their lives affected them.  

I then thought about our "Christmas Wish" outreach we have done two years. I have seen people be transformed from being lost in this dark to pressing into a relationship with Jesus Christ. He is the celebration of this season, right? It's not all about the material things, right?  Yet, I have seen God use the "things" of the world to reach those who need him most. I then thought about friends I have made through this outreach and what may have happened without it. Sure, there are other outreach programs, toy giveaways, and more, but not like Jesus' outreach program. 

Last, I imagined what life would've have been like if I had not been born. I am overwhelmed thinking how my children wouldn't exist today, nor my grandchild. I can't say that I've saved anyone from suicide. I haven't made a huge impact in my community or personal life that is as great as our Presidents. 

What would a world without Marjorie be like?  I don't know and I no longer want to find out. 

I want to live life to its fullest. So, if you hear or have heard me say something crazy, just remember it and laugh. If I do something odd, then cherish it because I may never do it again. 

If I have opened your life have a small piece of heaven, then I am the blessed one and it's because you are special to me. 

One person alone cannot change the world, but one person can make life good. I think that is what Kermit and George Bailey were attempting to share. It's okay that we are not perfect and it's okay to just be me. 

~Be encouraged, you help to make someone’s life a little better even if they haven't told you.

"While You Were Sleeping"

I was listening to 91.3 Hope FM this morning. I heard the song "While You Were Sleeping" by Casting Crowns. The line in the song "Save the trees, kill the children" really made me think about how people value one thing over another. 

Have you looked back and asked "where was I?" when someone has talked about something that took place in history? I know I have.  That song really spoke to me about that.  People may remember the killings at the schools, but they may never remember all the names of the students. We place our focus on gun control instead of looking at the value of life.  

One day we are going to wake up and ask "what happened and why wasn't I informed!" It's really time to pay attention to the things that are taking place around us.  It's time to really look at where values are placed from the Washington down to our cities. What do we value more, saving trees or killing babies? 

If God would give me "one more" I will use every breath I have to tell them that they are loved beyond the trees, beyond the world, beyond the galaxy. I'd tell them about how they can live life and be relieved from all the stress of the world. I would tell them about how they can trust in what they cannot see. I love seeing the veil lift off of people's eyes because of who God is~love. 

So, while you were sleeping what took place that you missed? Do you want to miss the good news like Bethlehem did while they were sleeping? Check the manger, I am sure you will find love there.  Make room at your Inn for Him today. 

We all become so complacent that we allow for things to pass right by us. 

Maybe today, you won't.