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Pursuit of happiness



  When I first started my job here in LA I was only getting three hour shifts during the weekdays. I would have about a two hour gap in between work and school in which I would go to Starbucks and order my venti black iced tea, with more sweetener added than there is tea, and my turkey pesto sandwich. Every payday I would go to the mall, pick up some bath bombs from Lush, and grab some Taco Bell. These things made me happy and I looked forward to them but then my hours picked up and my money got tight. That was when I learned the difference between happiness and joy. 
   Habakkuk 3:17-18 "Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the field produces no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior." 
  Joy is having a cheerful heart even when things in life seem to be crumbling apart. 
  Happiness is finding contentment in the things around us. Things around us are fleeting, we are happy today but sad tomorrow.
  Joy comes from the Lord. Joy comes from when we put our trust in the Lord.
  Romans 15:13 "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."
  Even when money runs out, you don't get the promotion, a relationship ends, or whatever causes your happiness to fade, you are able to find joy because you trust that God is with you and that God is preparing you a better tomorrow.
  I remember a few years ago this cute little old lady at church was so happy. When asked how she could have this radiating joy she responded with "Well, God loves me." The world could seemingly be against you, everything in your life could be falling apart but God loves you. Do you trust Him to take care of you and guide you through all the ups and the downs? Nehemiah 8:10 "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."



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  1. Daniel ZendejasApril 18, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    Well written my fellow PK aka my other daughter. Definitely words to think about. Love ya kiddo.

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