Happiness is ...

I'm so pumped about this Sunday, our Homes By Jesus group (hosted by the fabulous Yvonne & Parnell Bourgeois) is looking at happiness. What makes a person happy? What makes a marriage a happy one? Why do some people find happiness so easily and others seem to be constantly searching? In doing my "homework" for Sunday I found this by Max Lucado on the subject:

“We are not happy here (on earth). We are not happy because we are not supposed to be happy here. ‘We are ‘like foreigners and strangers in this world.’ (I Pet. 2:11) And you will never be completely happy on earth simply because you were not made for earth. Oh, you will have moments of joy. You will have glimpses of light. You will know moments or even days of peace. But they simply do not compare with the happiness that lies ahead.”

When I read this it gave me the same feeling as the excitement and anticipation before going on a trip. You prepare ahead of time, making reservations for flights/hotels/rental cars, getting the laundry done so you can pack the suitcases, farming out the children/grandchild to various relatives, making arrangements for the dog, mail, etc., going to the bank to get cash. It's all necessary for the success of the trip...and the night before your departure you're so fired up you can hardly sleep!

But how do we prepare for eternity? Have we researched the best travel options to get to our heavenly home? Have we packed the right stuff in our luggage? Have we taken care of the little details so that everything will go smoothly? Preparation for our destination...that's what it's all about...but that's not enough...we must realize that only by the grace of God will we arrive at the place where we will find true happiness! I guess we should enjoy the journey, but stay focused on Jesus, His Word, and His grace!

Are you packed, yet?
Love,
Momma Moose