It's a Wonderful Life: Rejoicing Through Bedford Falls' Trials - Traditional (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
George Bailey learns to rejoice always—seeing his life's value, praying through crisis, giving thanks for what he'd taken for granted. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Traditional Christianity sees these three commands as interconnected: continuous prayer enables constant rejoicing and comprehensive thanksgiving. George's transformation comes through seeing rightly—prayer perspective that produces joy and gratitude. These aren't feelings but choices; not moods but practices.
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