What makes you happy? Really happy?
If I asked you to describe pure happiness, what would it look like? Lots of money? No need to work? The perfect job? A home full of family? Six kids? An adoring spouse? An ocean-side home? Mountain living?
The possibilities are endless, aren’t they? But, where does your faith enter in? Or does it?
Today’s Faith JAM over at Faith Barista asks the question: How does faith connect to your happiness?
The Bible says, “Happy is the one who seeks and embraces true wisdom and understanding.” ~Proverbs 3:13
I couldn’t agree more. By nature, I’m a happy person. It takes a lot to bring me down, and I attribute that to my faith. I talked about this a bit in our first Faith JAM.
We recently had this organizational exercise where we had to narrow down our core values to five. Here are mine: Faith, hope, wisdom, happiness and humor. Notice that faith and hope are right up front, and that springs from my belief in God, as does wisdom. This is key for me. I believe that in all things we must be wise – even if that means being unpopular for our decisions. And through faith, hope and wisdom comes happiness. Happiness in my family, in my friends and in myself. Last, but certainly not least, is humor. I can cope with anything through humor.
Christian Courier author Wayne Jackson talks about faith and happiness like this:
In his book, Mere Christianity, British philosopher C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) observed that it is a futile exercise to seek happiness apart from God. Man has been “designed” to find his purpose, indeed his happiness, only in his Creator. In fact, Lewis insists, “God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing” (54). We were made to glorify God (Isaiah 43:7), and apart from that thrilling enterprise, there is no real contentment in human existence.
This is something I’ve been thinking about for awhile now. I’ve felt called to do more with my faith. To find better ways to incorporate it into my daily activities. This is exactly why I’m now sharing the Blessings Unlimited line. And I have to tell you, that the joy I feel when talking with people about faith-inspired products is amazing.
How does faith connect to happiness?
It’s intertwined. It’s integral to achieving true happiness. It enables us to walk through the rain, knowing God will help us emerge triumphant.
Now it’s your turn. How does faith connect to your happiness? Drop me a comment below, and let’s share our common grounds.
Thank you, Thank you!! Thought for my day! I thought of your parents and their faith & wisdom & HUMOR!! You guys are great! And I can’t wait till your mom has a party for your new business/faith venture! I told her we could have a BIG one here at the church!! Good luck!! I think you will be awesome!
Thanks, Sherri! It’s so nice to see/hear your lovely thoughts here on my blog. 😉 And, yes, I’m excited about coming down to see you all and share the Blessings as well! Thanks so much for the comment and making me smile. I needed it! 😉
Beautifully written! I love what CS Lewis said… “God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing” (54). We were made to glorify God (Isaiah 43:7), and apart from that thrilling enterprise, there is no real contentment in human existence.”
Amen, Heidi. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and for your kind and thoughtful comment!
You share some great thoughts. I appreciate Lewis’ quote: “God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.”
Yes, God intertwines himself with wisdom and hope and faith and happiness and on and on…
Thanks for sharing.
Hi, Lisa. Thanks for the much-appreciated comment. I’m so glad you stopped by today. 🙂
Appreciated the quotes you share here with us, Laura! It’s wonderful how you are boldly intertwining happiness with something you can offer through Blessings Unlimited. Their stuff is just GORGEOUS for the soul! Thank you for this comfy brew in the jam!
Thanks, Bonnie! I’m trying, that’s for sure. It’s definitely feels good to share Blessings with my friends and family, and I can’t wait to expand it further. Weaving faith throughout work? What a great idea, huh? Thanks for having the Faith Jams. They’ve definitely given me things to think about. 😉
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Great post, Laura. Gives me something to think about this morning.
Thanks! Glad to be of service. 😉 And thanks for commenting as always. Much appreciated. Have a great day!