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 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 that statement might indicate, it does represent
a reasonable and practical viewpoint. Attitude counts, much more than we
may realize. 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? But whenever I find myself obsessing over unchangeable
circumstances, 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 certainly rise again
tomorrow morning, regardless of today’s
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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