“The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.”Psalms 28:7 NLT
Today was a very quiet day after a house full all day yesterday. I did my household chores, walked the dogs, studied, chatted with my people in Nepal, and watched The Crown on Netflix. The veracity and authenticity of the material is questionable. However, it showed several of the monarchy seeking ‘happiness’ over committment to the Crown. It reminded me of the Christian walk.
‘Happiness’ is what the world promotes and seeks. However, the walk of a Christian is to take up our cross and follow Jesus. As we do follow and lay down our desires for wealth, pleasure and fame, He gives us joy, the joy of knowing Him. This joy transcends ‘happiness’ as it does not depend on happenings, but rather the presence of he Holy Spirit.
I choose His joy over happiness as it lasts. Amen!
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