He debuted in 1934 on June 9th in the Silly Symphony cartoon "The
Wise Little Hen". But this is just his film debut. The actually
"birthday" may be March 13th with the year a little puzzling. Well, I
think I'll just wish this duck "Happy Birthday" today since I missed
March 13th.
You know, we look at Donald Duck and think he must be the ultimate impatient, hot- tempered duck ever. I mean, everything sets this guy off. And if you seen any of his cartoons, it seems everyone around him enjoys setting off his buttons. Admittedly, it is rather funny to watch Donald go nuts and quack like only he can. Okay, I know. Lots of people like to copy Donald Duck's voice. But, I'm sure we can all agree that copying his behavior is another matter. His friends must really love this duck.
Now, it's time to fess up. Any of us parents ever acted like this duck? Ever lost it? Do you ever feel like everything seems to set you off. Doesn't it seem like our children and spouses enjoy setting off our buttons? Do they think it's funny watching us go nuts and yell like only we can? Hmm? Do you ever feel this way? Right now, you know that your family isn't trying to upset you. But, it can make you feel down trodden when your youngsters end up copying not only your voice, but also your behavior.
I believe there is some good news here. It's this. Your family really loves you. But, even better, so does your God. Seriously!! " How?" you may think. They choose to. That's what life is all about. You see, Donald Duck was created to make us laugh by having temper tantrums. He has no choice. But us. Well, we have been giving the great gift of choice. In the Bible, it says:
19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.
Listen to how the Lord says that He has giving us choices, and He REALLY wants us to choose life. He wants us to choose His way, His blessing, His life. How? Firm decisions, faith, and one step at a time, mom and dad. Don't be stuck if you have been copying old Donald Duck. Repent, seek forgiveness, get help if you need it, and walk on. You aren't a cartoon character doomed to entertain the world with your weaknesses. You are a child of the Creator of us all Who thinks you are so special, He went all out for you. You can do this one choice at a time!! God bless you and yours.
You know, we look at Donald Duck and think he must be the ultimate impatient, hot- tempered duck ever. I mean, everything sets this guy off. And if you seen any of his cartoons, it seems everyone around him enjoys setting off his buttons. Admittedly, it is rather funny to watch Donald go nuts and quack like only he can. Okay, I know. Lots of people like to copy Donald Duck's voice. But, I'm sure we can all agree that copying his behavior is another matter. His friends must really love this duck.
Now, it's time to fess up. Any of us parents ever acted like this duck? Ever lost it? Do you ever feel like everything seems to set you off. Doesn't it seem like our children and spouses enjoy setting off our buttons? Do they think it's funny watching us go nuts and yell like only we can? Hmm? Do you ever feel this way? Right now, you know that your family isn't trying to upset you. But, it can make you feel down trodden when your youngsters end up copying not only your voice, but also your behavior.
I believe there is some good news here. It's this. Your family really loves you. But, even better, so does your God. Seriously!! " How?" you may think. They choose to. That's what life is all about. You see, Donald Duck was created to make us laugh by having temper tantrums. He has no choice. But us. Well, we have been giving the great gift of choice. In the Bible, it says:
Deuteronomy 30:19
New King James Version (NKJV)
Listen to how the Lord says that He has giving us choices, and He REALLY wants us to choose life. He wants us to choose His way, His blessing, His life. How? Firm decisions, faith, and one step at a time, mom and dad. Don't be stuck if you have been copying old Donald Duck. Repent, seek forgiveness, get help if you need it, and walk on. You aren't a cartoon character doomed to entertain the world with your weaknesses. You are a child of the Creator of us all Who thinks you are so special, He went all out for you. You can do this one choice at a time!! God bless you and yours.
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