Posts tagged happy
Pretty Cute for Two Ugly People
Feb 19th
If I told you these two people were married, you probably would come up with reasons why they should not be. Whether it be because they are black and white. Because she is taller than him. Because their kids would look funny. Because people will always stare at them. I guarantee you laughed, smiled, or at least raised an eyebrow.
Everyone who is married or has ever been married believes they have the best advice for those who are about to take the plunge. I have only been married for about 6 years. I don’t have any advice to offer but simply to “hang on.” Marriage can be tough. The first year was the hardest for us. We dated for 2 years before we said “I do.” The pre-marriage was incredible. Literally, the first time I saw her I knew she was the one! I didn’t even talk to her until 4 months after that moment. I was scared. She was hotter, smarter, funnier, and more ambitious than any other girl I had dated.
Then we put on those rings and instantly things changed. That’s the part I didn’t realize was going to happen. Nobody told us that things would change. We changed into one person with two very different bodies, minds, and agendas. Now, we have become acquainted to one another. Life is Good. I would probably jump out of a plane without a chute if she left me. I really don’t think I could make it without her. I don’t care if you think I should “man up.” She IS my other half. And until we both realized that we were one, our marriage wasn’t as strong as it should be. Marriage is a mystery…?
Two young kids are asking me to hitch them. I was their youth pastor. And frankly, at first I was flattered but then I thought “are you sure?” Not sure about me marrying them but sure about getting married itself. I have been thinking about what I would advise them. I ran across this and was blown away.
I found this insanely great piece of advice here.
I wish somebody would have told us this!
Real Happiness
Feb 11th
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
Again, our author actually verbalizes that he tried to find happiness.
I find that he is completely honest. I don’t believe he is bragging either when he runs through his list of possessions.
This guy physically owned every toy available to a king 2500 years ago. I can picture him sitting in a large chair becoming bored by the joker juggling loaves of bread in front of him. I see him yawning as chefs prepare new appetizers. I can hear him telling the Rapunzel look alike to stop singing.
He didn’t just own stuff. He built stuff. He was an architect, engineer, inventor, gardener, farmer, and a master to slaves. He was big pimping. Maybe even literally.
He was the greatest that had ever ruled Jerusalem. I can sense some sarcasm. I believe he knew people wanted to be him. He knew people wanted what he had but he didn’t become pious.
It’s almost as if he knows that he is not going to gain happiness from possessions and accomplishments but he is going to try just in case. Who hasn’t done that? I have.
He makes sure that we know that he knew what he was doing. He wants people to know that he wasn’t on some sweet sixteen escapade. He had a purpose. That purpose was to prove that only through Yahweh was real happiness possible.
His status didn’t come from being a king. His hard work brought in his stuff. His hard work gained notariaty. His hard work created callouses.
As he looks at his hands and reflects on his time spent pursuing happiness, he shakes his head.
Real happiness only comes FROM the father. Real happiness cannot be created. Real happiness cannot be duplicated. As soon as our purpose for anything leaves the Creators scheme, it cannot present real happiness.
Maybe pleasure but not real happiness.
happiness is free
Mar 14th
Im just another nobody without HIM.
Addicted to the High brought through Faith.
