People look for all sorts of things in this world; power, prestige, wealth, to name just a few. But how many people are happy when they find what they sought? Power fades, popularity dwindles and "money comes and money goes". It occurred to me today that happiness is where you find it. This boy in the yellow shirt is happy. How many of us with all of our appendages can say the same? Last night in the adult Bible class, our instructor, Larry, was discussing the parables and since they were in the back of my mind anyway...
Matthew, Chapter 13
45 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls, 46 who having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
Seek what will satisfy; not something that will fade over the years, but rather something that will last FOREVER!!! It is hard to come to grips with at times, but this world is a losing proposition. You work and work, save and do all the right things- and if you are successful, you manage to grow old and have enough in the bank to last until you die. But, there is more to life than that!!! Spirituality is worth more than all the gold and silver in the world and it will last FOREVER!!! You don't have to be smart, talented, or even have arms and legs- you just need a tender heart that seeks after God. Be part of The Kingdom of Heaven and smile- GOD LOVES YOU!!!!