FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ WHEN DO WE START TO LIVE AND BE HAPPY?~ 13 April 08

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

WHEN DO WE START TO LIVE AND BE HAPPY?

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that we're frustrated we have teenagers with whom to deal. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage! We tell ourselves our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a vacation, when we retire. The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?

Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. Alfred D'Souza said, "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life"

This perspective helps us to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have. And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time ... and remember that time waits for no one.

So stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school, until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you retire, until you get married, until you get divorced, until Friday night, until Sunday morning, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring, until summer, until fall, until winter, until the first or fifteenth, until your song comes on, until you die, until it's too late to decide there is no better time than right now to be happy ... for happiness is a journey, not a destination.

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[MeekMom]

[Lady Jag]

[MeekMom]

[AZamericonnie]

A blessed Lords day to you Meekie! *Hugs*

[MEG33]

To You *E.G.C.*

Have a wonderful day!

[MEG33]

Wishing A Blessed Lord's Day To The Canteen

Texas Bluebonnets

God of everlasting glory,
Filling earth and sky,
Everywhere Thy wonders open
To our searching eye.
—Peterson

[SandRat]

John 15:5

I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Reflection

Apart from the sanctifying power of Christ’s blood in our lives, not a single effort of ours can amount to honest good. Recall your position in Christ Jesus. You, as a believer, are bounded up with Him. He is your holiness. He is your resurrection. He is your baptism unto new life. Abide in your faith in Christ Jesus and let your lives of righteousness grow naturally from that abiding faith!

[luvie]

Amen!

[SandRat]

Happy Birthday!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound....

Good Lord's Day, Mac.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, Mayor...thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, swmo.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday, E!!

Click

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Lijahsbubbe.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

Amazing Grace ~ Cherokee

Elvis ~ In The Garden

Jim Ed Brown ~ Chapel Bells Are Ringing

John Berry ~ Old Rugged Cross

Kitty Wells ~ Dust On the Bible

Red Sovine ~ Deck of Cards

The Statler Brothers ~ Church in the Wildwood

Tennessee Ernie Ford ~ Faith of Our Fathers

The Gaithers ~ What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Elvis ~ Precious Lord

Ray Cornelius ~ One Set of Footprints

How Great Thou Art ~ Choctaw

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, lauren, and thanks for today’s hymns.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, BB. Hope things are well with you and yours. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day to you, Gulf. Hope your weekend has been relaxed so far.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Pusterfuss]

Good Sunday morning Kathy. (27)