Happiness Is

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one’s lifetime; moreover, that every man who eats and drinks sees good in all his labor—it is the gift of God.

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

A few years ago, my daughter wanted to go to lunch.  I was not having the best day, but I said alright.  We met up at a restaurant and my daughter had brought along a friend’s twelve year old daughter.  We ate and chattered.  We talked about junior high school and our favorite television shows.  To me it was just a regular lunch.

Later, my daughter called me and said when they got in the car that the girl started crying.  When she asked her what was wrong, she said, “Your mother.  She is so happy.”

I think about that and I think about how important it is for us to put our best Christian behavior forward.  All around us people are suffering and discouraged and we never know who we will bless by us being kind and smiling. 

Happiness is serving the Lord.  He delivers it to us and we can deliver it to the world.