“I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers” –Ephesians 1:16
One of the favorite movies in my house is, The Tale of Despereaux. This is animated is movie based on the book of the same title by Kate DiCamillo. The book features a mouse, who becomes a hero of sorts, named Despereaux, a princess named Pea, and a rat named Roscuro. These three character’s stories are brought together by soup.
This movie opens with the royal cook preparing a special soup for a dinner with the King and Queen. The staff is busily preparing this soup when the chef, who is referred to as a genius, dismisses everyone from the kitchen. It is then, with the help of a little magic, that the chef is joined by another character, Boldo. Boldo is made up of a soup pot and vegetables. It is Boldo who helps the chef prepare his exciting dishes that are so beloved by the people.
My favorite line from this great movie is spoken just before Boldo and the Royal Chef complete their soup. The narrator reads, “It’s hard to be a genius all by yourself. In fact, sometimes it takes a little help.” No one else but the chef knew about Boldo. As far as everyone else was concerned, the chef was a virtuoso, and his success was all due to him.
I love this quote because it recognizes a simple but profound truth in our lives. No matter how successful we may be, we do not get to where we are in life alone. We all have had people in our lives who have helped make us who we are today. “It’s hard to be a genius alone.” I want to encourage you to take a moment and give thanks to the people in your life who have helped you to this point. Perhaps today we should write a thank you note, send a text message of gratitude, or call someone just to say how much we value them. We are not who we are all by ourselves; “sometimes it takes a little help.”
Rev. Keith King, Pastor of Worship
