Seek Joy Rather Than Saying “I will be happy when …”

Time to Seek Joy

Have you ever said, “I will be happy when …”? When I can drive, when I graduate, when I establish my career, when I find the perfect partner, when I buy a home, when I have a child . . . Many people feel saying this is just an expression of a dream or goal. And goals are imperative in life. But thinking in these terms is more of a negative mindset. We are basically saying we aren’t happy now and won’t be until we achieve something. The problem is, once the goal is achieved, it doesn’t satisfy. Then, we immediately set a new one, “Well, maybe I will be happy when …” 

Always Pray Acrostic Poem for Pray

Always Pray No Matter What

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances,  for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) I am a classic overthinker, especially if I am dealing with a difficult…