Recently, I had the opportunity to paint an accent wall in a teenager’s room with a chevron design (think Charlie Brown’s t-shirt, with pink and gray for the colors). On another wall I painted Disney quotes, which brought to mind that sometimes we need to change our outlook on life.  A few of the phrases were, “…because hakuna matata (translation: ‘no worries…’) and the bear necessities will always be our guide…” My personal favorite was “We believe in happy endings.” Although these lines are from Disney movies, they carry a good message.

We have many things in our lives that can cause us to be fearful.  The Lion King’s ‘hakuna matata’ can remind us we don’t have to worry.  Instead, we can place our trust in the One who is able to protect us and watch over us.  “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” (Psalm 94:1. ) In the movie The Jungle Book, we’re told when we let go of our worries and our strife, we will have the bare necessities of life.   Matthew 6:34 refers to worrying about your life too. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”  In Disney’s Tangled, they favor a happy ending.  (I am particularly fond of them myself.)  Jesus is too!  From John 14:2-3, “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”  Jesus is preparing Heaven for us.  Now that is EXACTLY my idea of a happy ending.