Happiness
I’ve been pondering our need for happiness. There’s a lot to be said of happiness in our part of the world. Will the right relationship make us happy? The right job? The right amount of money? The right appearance? Obedient children? Good health? We strive after all these things in our western society, often conveniently forgetting that the greater part of our world actually lives in poverty and degradation that we can’t even begin to imagine. And yet we still yearn for happiness and wonder what will bring that often elusive sense of completion and contentment. I’ve come to the conclusion that temporary happiness is a poor replacement for true joy. True joy only comes through a relationship with Jesus and thus, a relationship with God...
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On paper, things don’t look so good right now. But, paper isn’t what I’m thinking of. I’m thinking of God’s provision. I’m thinking of spiritual growth and a changed perspective. Our changed perspective. Here’s the breakdown: I’ve been sick a month, and it’s turned into pneumonia. As it’s my 5th bout of the infection in the past few years, that gives me reason to pause. My left lung takes on infection very easily now. So I must take extra care and precautions. I’ve got some good medications, one of which I don’t much care for the side effects of, but you know I like breathing, so I’m going to take it. Part two: Today my husband lost his job in a round of layoffs. ...
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