That I can indeed be happy with what is
Not just joyful, which has its worth
Not just resilient, although I want that
Nut just strong, although I hope I am
But really and truly happy
Achieving
Doing
Being
Loving
Finding!
Christians may pride themselves in spurning emotion
And may well say that to float on its breezes is to invite pain
But it's a fact that God has among the fullness of his blessings
A measure of happiness, pure and completely circumstantial
A flighty and perhaps fleeting simple emotion
But one that He gives because God is a God who enjoys a good smile
He likes virtues, He loves worship and praise and perseverance
But He also loves to bless us in practical and basic ways
A job
A relationship
Safety in slippery streets
Perfectly cooked meatloaf
He's not so busy up there that He hasn't noticed we like these things
And He's not so cruel that He would disdain our joy
So allow God to bless, expect that He wants you to smile.
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