Happiness has been such an issue in today's society. People of all racial backgrounds and circles have a problem with simply being happy. Even Christians sometimes appear to be depressed or unhappy which is a complete paradox. I have taken upon myself to participate in the #100 day happy challenge starting at the beginning of this month. Since the commitment, I have been hit with so much in just a short amount of time. However, at the end of the day I can truly say I kept my joy, my faith, and my peace because Jesus never left my side. Do not get me wrong, there were moments of frantic, frustration, and fear. Yes, I said fear, but those emotions did not succeed and take over me as a Christian. That is what makes us who we are. It is not that once we are saved we stop feeling human emotions it is that we learn AND practice to deal with them differently with the Help of our Lord. God equips us with His Spirit Who comforts us, His Word which encourages us, and His people to help us through tough times which with ALL of that help it makes it easier to just be happy. Why dwell on something you have no control over especially when we have such a Sovereign God. The more we REST in the fact that He WILL take care of us in EVERY way possible, we will and can be happy. That is why The Word says let The Redeemed of The Lord say so. Christians should be the happiest people on the planet! We have REAL Love, a paid debt that we could never afford, every need taken care of, support out of this world literally and the list is ENDLESS. So when I read His Word, look at what God has done for me personally, and others around me how can I not be grateful?! You mad? Reconsider, He is AMAZING! Your life is AMAZING. It may not be where YOU want it, but you are still breathing so that means progress is definitely happening and it CAN get there it just is not there YET. So wait, sip your tea, and be happy. God got it!
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