Achieving joy and
contentment in life is relatively simple. Of course, it involves complete
commitment to Christ as our sure and steadfast foundation. Beyond that,
there is the need to maintain perspective,
the art of viewing life through the wisdom lens of The Word, which keeps us focused, grounded and balanced.
A close friend once
offered this advice: “To gain a reasonable degree of life fulfillment, there
are three rules. The first rule says
we must follow the second rule. The second rule says don’t take yourself
too seriously. And the third rule says there is no other rule aside from
the second rule.”
While
life is likely more complicated than those statement, it represents a rather
reasonable and practical viewpoint. Attitude counts, much more than we
may ever know. So…we should never take ourselves so seriously that we cannot smile during
momentary setbacks, disappointments, or failures. We all have challenging
moments, don’t we? Whenever I find myself obsessing over some unchangeable
circumstance, I remind the man in the mirror: ‘SMILE…it’s not that serious!’
Is there any supporting evidence? Of course! The sun rose this
morning. It will set this evening. And it will surely rise again
tomorrow, regardless of our individual or collective experiences. Don’t worry so much. God’s got your back and it will all work out
in the end.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all
else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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