Are you happy?

[JPPT1974]

Back when I suffered depression, I hated life that I almost committed suicide many, many times. And that I felt that I would be better off in heaven with Jesus. But also the Lord was doing His best to tell me that He wasn't ready for me to come to heaven & according to His will and plans, that my work on earth wasn't and still isn't done just yet. And that my parents were also telling me that if I did kill myself, that there would be a huge, huge hole in their lives.

A huge, huge hole that no matter how many times they did their best to fill it with love as well as with their other children and grandchildren, that without me, I would be leaving them with an empty hole. Meaning that I was irreplacable and that their lives would be so, so sad as well as so, so unfillable. That I have been to a hospital, mental one that is, twice as well as now I am on medication. But I had to find the right kinds of medication to help me. And also I am seeing a counselor and physcatrist.

That life is precious as we should live each and every minute of it. I have always been wanting to find happiness like really, really be happy almost thirty years of my life on the earth. And that I love life now and not even take it for granted. Please don't take life for granted at all. Live every single minute like it was your last day.

 

[purebeauty]

I love life... I am so grateful for all that God has given me. I am so happy!

 

[JPPT1974]

Happy that I went to church today!!

 

[MrDude]

Bumpity bump, hoping to get some more responses.

 

[StaySalty]

Life is ok, I'm pretty content... it could always be better though

 

[joeman1]

I am pretty happy right now when I first replied I was not but now I am very very blessed.

 

[JPPT1974]

Amen as I feel blessed myself!!

 

[revelations12_12]

I'm content, but there are some things that could be better.

I need to change where I live, and fall in unabashed love!

 

[Matt.9:22]

I chose content. I'm really please in the progress th'm making in my education, ergo, my career future. I could do better on the spiritual front and lately I go through bouts were I'm really lonely and tempted to take my appointment book out of God's hands. But I remind myself of two scriptures: Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose" and Isaiah 40:31 " but those who wait on the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

 

[seangoh]

i'm happy with my life right now. The only thing lacking is money since i haven't started work yet. So i'm looking forward to it! That's why i love life.

 

[brownyk]

i can only think of a few things in my life that I'm not totally content with and one is my job!

 

[lunalinda]

I picked the 4th. Life could use LOTS of improvements. I feel like my existence is meaningless. *shrugs* Oh well.

 

[cowgirl chic]

Aslong as im with God im always happy!

 

[Talie]

i think anyone who is totally happy is lying (i'm not saying that's a deliberate action) - or in a sad situation - there are always things we can strive for - to become better people - that doesn't mean everything has to go our way - without life's struggles we would learn nothing - and if we want to keep growing, and keep learning and keep becoming more liek Christ - we need to see the things that need to be improved in our lives - typically things about our personality, our thoughts etc, that we can imrpove on - I don't think we shoudl ever be 100% happy with where we are because it means becoming stagnant - not only in life, but also in our walk with God

 

[Macrina]

i think anyone who is totally happy is lying (i'm not saying that's a deliberate action) - or in a sad situation - there are always things we can strive for - to become better people - that doesn't mean everything has to go our way - without life's struggles we would learn nothing - and if we want to keep growing, and keep learning and keep becoming more liek Christ - we need to see the things that need to be improved in our lives - typically things about our personality, our thoughts etc, that we can imrpove on - I don't think we shoudl ever be 100% happy with where we are because it means becoming stagnant - not only in life, but also in our walk with God

Oh, certainly, I agree that there are things to hope for and strive for. I'm content, though, because I have a deep-down satisfaction that comes from the belief that God is taking care of me. I still have dreams and hopes and even disappointments, because that is part of the human lot... but at the root of it all, I think Providence is dealing well with me, you know?

 

[renaistre]

Happyness comes and goes, but Joy is here to stay!!

I think we have the winning answer here.

 

[Macrina]

I agree!

 

[Tenorvoice]

I think we have the winning answer here.

well golly gee wilickers(sp) ya'll sure can make this ole country boy feel good about his posts.

The thing is that Happiness relies on circumstances. It comes and goes.

Where as Joy (which true Joy can only come from a blessing from God the Father) never ends.

Me I would rather have the Blessing of Joy in my life then happiness any ole day.

 

[roggel]

i am content, there are always things in life to improve on....but why live your life waiting for improvements, live for today and for yourself.

 

[JPPT1974]

Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!