Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace: Movie Meaning, Review & Faith Lessons

Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace offers a moving story of childlike faith and redemption. Discover the spiritual meaning behind this heartwarming film.

 

Why Lucy Shimmers Captures Our Hearts

“We all have a great purpose, but some have that extra something. That sparkle in their eye, that magic in their soul that touches every heart they come in contact with.”— Narrator from Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace

There’s a reason the character Lucy Shimmers lingers in the hearts of those who watch the movie Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace. It’s not just because she’s adorable or precocious … which she is. It’s not even simply because she’s brave in the face of suffering. Lucy carries something far deeper—something the Bible calls childlike faith, the pure kind of love that Jesus Himself told us to model. 

The Extraordinary Heart of Lucy Shimmers

Lucy reminds us that the greatest superpower in the Kingdom of God isn’t found in strength, age, or status. It’s found in a warm, trusting heart that sees people the way Jesus does. A heart that believes the best, loves without hesitation or expectation of reciprocation. A heart that has a desire to reach the broken and speak hope into hopeless places. A heart that gives, even in suffering. A heart that sees potential and purpose where others see problems.

This is what makes Lucy extraordinary—not her storyline—it’s her spirit. Through her innocent courage, she becomes a living picture of what our hearts are meant to look like: open, compassionate, obedient to God, and bold in love. She does what many of us struggle to do—she loves without filters, forgives without fear, and believes without reservation. And in a world full of guarded hearts and judgment, Lucy’s example becomes a gentle but powerful invitation.

What Lucy Teaches Us About Faith, Love & Redemption

Lucy’s story may unfold on the screen, but this movie’s lessons are meant to be lived. Through her interactions with Edgar (a hardened criminal), her love for the suffering, and her unwavering belief in Jesus, Lucy exemplifies the kind of faith that transforms not just one life—but every life it touches.

How to Have a “Lucy-Shimmers Heart”

Lucy doesn’t just inspire us—she instructs us. Her life becomes a gentle blueprint for how we can reflect Jesus in a world desperate for light. Living with a Lucy-Shimmers heart doesn’t mean pretending life is perfect or ignoring your own pain. Instead, it means being open to let God’s love flow through us even in our imperfect, ordinary, and sometimes painful moments. Here are the ways her example guides us:

1. See People Through the Eyes of Jesus

Lucy didn’t look at Edgar and see a convict. She only saw the image God showed her of him. She saw a person who needed hope, forgiveness, and a reminder that he still mattered to God.

A Lucy-Shimmers heart refuses to label people by their mistakes, past, or circumstances. It sees the person, hurting or otherwise, before it sees the problem.

Prayer:
Lord, remove judgment from me and help me see who people are to You, not who they’ve been to others.

2. Love Without Hesitation or Preconditions

Lucy didn’t wait for Edgar or any of the others in the hospital to earn her love or even accept it—she extended it to all. Her posture echoed 1 Peter 4:8: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

A Lucy-Shimmers heart understands that love is not something to be withheld or rationed … it’s something to be poured out.

• Even when it feels risky.
• Even when others don’t understand.
• Even when love might not be returned.

3. Believe in Redemption—Truly Believe

Lucy is unshakably convinced that Edgar is worthy of a second chance. She believed God had a plan for him—before Edgar believed it himself.

To live with her heart is to view every person as someone God can change, heal, restore, and redeem.

• No one is too far gone.
• No story is too broken.
• No heart is beyond God’s reach.

A Lucy-Shimmers heart whispers:

“If Jesus hasn’t given up on you … How can I?”

4. Carry Hope and Compassion Even in Hard Places

Lucy was sick, her body was weak, but her spirit was radiant. Her suffering became a platform for ministry, not a reason to withdraw.

A Lucy-Shimmers heart holds to the truth that God is always near—especially in the valleys. It chooses hope over despair, faith over fear, and purpose over pain.

5. Obey the Nudge of the Holy Spirit

Lucy’s compassion was not random; it was responsive. She listened to the voice of God—and she acted.

A Lucy-Shimmers heart doesn’t overthink obedience. It simply says:

“Yes, Jesus. If You’re leading, I’m following.”

6. Bring Joy Into Every Room

Lucy’s spirit glowed, even in deep sickness. Not because her life was easy, but because she carried the joy of Jesus everywhere she went.

A Lucy-Shimmers heart understands that joy is not about circumstances—it’s about presence—his presence in us. And when we seek Jesus fully, we carry compassion and joy.

7. Make Your Life About Others, Not Yourself

Lucy was a giver. She shared the gifts that God had given her to encourage and bless others. These acts were simple. She drew for people and shared kindness, hope, love, and even courage.

We are reminded. “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others” (Philippians 2:3-4).

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Lucy’s innocent faith and Edgar’s redemption both point to a deeper truth:
God brings beauty from brokenness.
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