Have you ever seen “Jimmy Neutron”? Jimmy is a boy genius who can do anything, like build a rocket ship in a day or transform people into all sorts of things. He is the little hero. His parents support him, but they are fools. Jimmy’s friends are devoted to him. His two best friends, and him, are as different as night and day. They except each other as they are. If they argue and get angry, they will end up forgiving each other.
Once, when Jimmy was at school with his classmates, they were jealous of him for being the smartest kid in the room. He didn’t like it when his friends made fun of him. He is sad, but true in reality. Jimmy tried to play dumb like the rest of his friends, but it wasn’t the real me. He changed back and everyone ended up loving him more, because he helped save them all when he used his brain to prevent a disaster in the city.
Jimmy obviously loves and respects his parents. He listens to them and never answers them. If they are in danger, he rescues them and brings them safely home.
The lessons I have seen are acceptance, forgiveness, love and concern for family and friends. These are important in our life, to get along with each other. Holding a grudge or hating someone only hurts ourselves. Forgiveness is necessary to remain happy in a relationship. We all make mistakes, because we are human. We are not perfect.
This sounds simple, but I figure if I want someone to forgive me, I have to be willing to forgive them. Sometimes I can make the same mistake over and over again. We all have weaknesses, along with our strengths. The Apostle Paul in the New Testament in the Bible says: “I do what I don’t want to do, and I don’t do what I want to do.” Does this sound familiar? It happens to me. I make the same mistake over and over again with my husband. I love him and I really want him to forgive me when I make mistakes. It’s not always easy. I’m not good with money, and he is. I’m trying to be more careful where and how I spend our money. I’m much better, but I still have to improve on that. I want to do the right thing like Jimmy Neutron does.