That bar scene in It’s a Wonderful Life wasn’t scripted. James Stewart was a combat veteran. What you’re watching is a man who had seen death… asking God for a reason to stay. That kind of prayer isn’t polished. It’s raw. It’s what comes out when a man is exhausted, afraid, and still choosing not to disappear. And maybe that’s the point. Sometimes staying is the bravest act. Sometimes the miracle isn’t the rescue—it’s the decision to remain. If you’re in a season where the weight feels heavy, kn