Finding God in 'It's a Wondferul Life'

Finding God in Bedford Falls?
By George, I have. Will you?
Like Waldo He keeps showing up
amid the many clues.

He’s there at old man Gower’s store.
and in the Granville home.
You’ll find Him there at Harry’s prom
or as George prays alone.

He’s there beside young Zuzu’s bed
and at Martini’s bar.
To find the Lord within this film,
you need not look that far.

He’s there when Mr. Potter tries
to trap George in his web.
And He is there when George gives up
and wishes he was dead.

Although you’ll never see His face,
God’s fingerprints abound
within this movie millions love.
The plot is holy ground!

*Frank Capra’s timeless Christmas movie premiered on December 20, 1946 (exactly 75 years ago). Although it was nominated for five Academy Awards, it didn’t win any. What appeared at first to be a flop has become one of the most inspirational and popular films of all times. The following radio interview conducted with Dave Ross of CBS radio explains more:

Editor's Note: This is the third piece that Greg has written related to the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." The first, "It's a Wonderful Life" was a Rhymes & Reasons verse that appeared in December 2016; the second, "Visible Signs of Love," is a special Greg wrote for the Daily Herald newspaper that applies lessons from the movie to his own life. Greg has written a book on the topic, that you will find listed in the SeniorLifestyle Store.