In my therapy group on Friday we were talking about happiness. One of the girls asked if recovery would bring her true happiness. My answer was "no". Happiness has to come from within. I have come to the realization that no matter what happens in my life, I have the choice to be happy. I can't base my happiness on external things (my marriage, financial circumstances, having the dream job, etc.) My happiness comes from knowing who I am in Christ and knowing that He is in control of all the external stuff. In knowing my freedom in Him. I can choose to be happy, no matter what the circumstances, just like Paul. So if my marriage does fall apart, if I end up working at a job I don't like, if life doesn't look like I would have chosen, I can be happy. And today I am choosing to be happy.
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."- Phil. 4:11
this blog is a good idea and is wonderful, kelly. don't stop writing.
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