Hello and welcome to my first post of 2016! I'm a bit shocked at writing this post, as I I haven't picked a word for the year for myself for a few years. I hadn't planned on choosing a word this year till recently. But because last year had SO many challenges for me and I gave so much of myself and felt so drained of energy by the end of the year. it just seemed appropriate to decide on a specific word for 2016. Definition from Dictionary.com "The state of being happy." synonyms: pleasure , contentment , satisfaction , cheerfulness, merriment , gaiety , joy , joyfulness, joviality, jollity , glee , delight , good spirits, lightheartedness,well-being, enjoyment ; exuberance , exhilaration , elation , ecstasy , jubilation , rapture , bliss, blissfulness I've been reading and praying about the word - happiness - in Scripture, in Christian theological writings and blogs. I'm learning that happiness is not something God
Looks like we're neighbors at Still Saturday -- you linked just before me. Love the Scripture you've chosen for today. We really must be constant in our seeking. Otherwise, we find ourselves distracted and turning in the wrong direction. Love that you are an Ann Voskamp fan too!
ReplyDeleteHi, Sherrey. So glad you stopped over to read my post! I also read your scripture photo and was reminded of a worship song with those words in it. And yes, I absolutely love Ann Voskamp's writing and her website! She has been such an inspiration to me!
DeleteAfter so much sadness, in the last couple of days, it's a blessing to be here.
ReplyDeleteMay the families and friends of the shooting know continued strength and love. In Jesus' name, Amen!
You know, as I wrote posted this, I also thought about the Colorado shooting and how one surviving couple that was interviewed said how it made them think how short and precious life is. Unfortunately they left God out of the interview. I pray the same prayer, that families and loved ones find God's peace in all the loss!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! Thanks so much for your kind encouragement at my place. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Elizabeth. God put that verse in my heart for a reason, I know!
Deleteamen. that is the truth.
ReplyDeleteIt is God's truth, for sure!!
DeleteAmen! Good thinking. Wise sharing. Truthful.
ReplyDeleteGod's words are so very powerful! Thanks for stopping by!
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