Volume 18, Issue 3
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The Pursuit of Happiness Contributed by Claudia Binns
Jesus said in John 16:33 “I have
will always see what our Father
words given to the ‘hopeless’ or
told you these things, so that in me
wants us to gain.
‘lost’ even a meal to the homeless.
When we fall in love with Jesus
Isaiah 12:6 says, “Shout aloud and
and
or
sing for joy, people of Zion, for
unbreakable bond with Him, we
great is the Holy One of Israel
realize that whatever season we
among you.” When we are going
are
through pain, hurt, or sorrow of
you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” These are solid words to live by during this stage of our lives. We
tend to have this misconception
build
that
connection
this world we should not carry on
that being saved means the end
as if we are hopeless. We
of a ‘hard’ and ‘struggling’
should instead connect to
life. We believe that life
the
gets easier. But God never
promised
Heavenly
that
and
life would be easy. He
that
our
Father
sees
knows
believe
said we ought to take
that
all
and
just
like
everything else, this too
up our cross and carry it
shall pass. For as scripture
daily and follow Him. Our
says there is a time for
crosses could be our pain,
everything.
hurt, neglect/rejection, loss of
God assures us that our joy is
loved ones etc. One might ask “Does this mean
experiencing in our lives there will
life is always going to be difficult
always be that sweet feeling
and that struggles will overwhelm
buried deep within our souls. This
us?”
Our
reflects in a smile we give on our
experiences always come with a
way to work. A handshake or wave
message, if we look closely, we
to our neighbour or encouraging
Definitely
hope
not.
Rejoice - A Godly Celebration
wrapped
up
in
knowing
and
believing in Him and not on anyone or anything else. He is the only Source of unspeakable joy. rejoice
