It's easy to feel joyful when things are going well in my life (as it is for all of us), but I know that what I am feeling is more like euphoria; it's a temporary high. Most of us spend all of our time trying to create that same kind of happiness, so we can feel that euphoria again. We chase more money, more things, a better relationship, food...all the things we think will make us happy.
Only, they don't.
I discovered a few years back that true joy, for me, comes from the Lord. Words fail to describe it. As long as I am tapped into my creator on a daily basis, I am drinking from a spring that never runs dry.
I realize not everyone is a believer, but as Sarah says in the book, "Happiness that the world cannot take away only flourishes in the secret garden of our souls." I believe with all of my heart that our souls know the secret of true happiness.
My focus for this week, for this month, for this year is to remember to tap into that joy. I will work on reminding myself to fill up every day until I am overflowing. When I am overflowing with God's love and presence, when my joy is true and not simply eternal, then I can handle what life throws my way.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
We all have to find the source of our happiness and if yours is Jesus....that is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI have found that, for me, it is all about balance and making sure that I am calm from the inside. I do whatever it takes to get that calm back.
A couple of years ago, I was a complete mess (on the inside) and now, MOST of the time, I am pretty calm. :-)