by Marilyn Ehle
(The rich man said), “Take life easy; eat, drink and be happy.â€Â Luke 12:19
“Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.†Matthew 5:6
In explaining why she and her friend would not be marrying, the actress is quoted as saying, “We’ll stay together as long as we’re happy.â€
Can happiness endure late night feedings and dirty diapers? Dark depression that shuts out even those closest? Loss of money, prestige, honor? The heartbreak of betrayal? The hopelessness of cancer or AIDS?
There is such a thing as short term happiness, but is that what we truly want in a relationship? More importantly, is that what we want from God? Do we come to Him for what He can give or are we ready to sign on for the long haul, knowing only that He promises to never leave or forsake, to love completely, to walk with us through the fires of life, to pull us up from the swirling waters.
Short term happiness or eternal, abundant life?
God, teach me to focus on the true desires and needs of my heart and to increasingly trust all to you.
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God has provided man with great luxuries, and he desires to live as he wants to make his life joyous with all the means at His command. Besides, God has given everything in this world at his commands. Therefore, “enjoy the life” to its fulness is his motto, as he is not sure of the eternal life that is promised.
So most don’t believe in the long term joy and the one promised who is not seen.
Thanks for this thought provoking devotional. Season’s greetings.
Short term Happiness ~
Long term joy ~
Abundent life is what I want instead of my heart desire. Faith is so wonderful. Funny how some people want or should say desire other things. Have met people who wonder how I can be happy with out some many thigns. Told them that have all that I need and my life may not be full with lot’s of world treasures but it is filled with life of Jesus and God.
I really want to know more about God