We’re constantly striving in this world to be better. And there’s a difference between striving to be great for this world and striving to be better for eternity. This world is temporary. Everything in this world is temporary. We try to validate ourselves by making more money, or driving a new car, or wearing the newest clothes. Why? Is our Jesus not enough? I’m guilty of this too. I try to find happiness in material things. I try to find love in people who can’t satisfy the Love I’m looking for. God is where we need to find our happiness. I’m not saying that clothes can’t make you happy, because they make me happy. But how long do these things keep you happy? Temporarily. It’s not permanent. God is permanent. His love is permanent.
This permanent happiness is more like joy. Happiness is not the same thing as joy. Simcha is the Hebrew word for joy. Joy is finding delight in life. Joy is knowing that when life gets hard, you are never alone. Joy is eternal. And you don’t receive joy by buying temporary happiness. Joy comes with recognizing that Jesus is our Lord and Savior and knowing that He died on that cross so your sins can be forgiven. Joy is what you feel every day knowing that there is an amazing grace.
~Stephanie
~Stephanie
“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”
~Psalm 16:11
~Psalm 16:11