The Pursuit of Happiness

Part of our human nature is the pursuit of happiness.  What are we striving for?  What do we hope to achieve in our lifetime?  Why is happiness such a desire for us?  Is our perspective more important than His perspective?  Do we run to Christ before we set forth into our pursuit of happiness?

I have spent a lot of time recently contemplating my future.  As I now, am less than a week from becoming a bachelorette prepared nurse, I find myself asking what’s next.  I’m sure we have all been there, and maybe you’re there now.  There are times in our lives, when either success or failure leaves us striving to set forth a new goal, a new ambition, or a new dream.  Whatever it may be, I am reminded of the importance to seek God in these new pursuits.  Have you ever jumped head first into something, later realizing maybe that wasn’t the best idea or maybe you leapt without fully discussing it with God.  I’ve been there, looking back it was those times that I was not fully living within God’s will.  How can we stop ourselves in an effort to seek Him first? 

Psalm 37:5

Commit everything you do to the Lord.
    Trust him, and he will help you.

(New Living Translation)

“There are many benefits to talking with Me - before, during, and after your quest.  The Light of My Presence illuminates the pursuit so you can see it from My perspective.  As your perspective lines up more with Mine, you gain a growing desire to please Me.”

-Jesus

In order to be living in God’s will, I believe we need to do a self-inventory and align that according the principles that God has set for each of us.  This requires the ability to let go and let God.  What in our life is done in self-ambition, of our own will and desire?  Hard questions, I know...  As Christians, we must be daily evaluating ourselves and aligning our desires with the will and purpose of God.  Living out a daily relationship is more than living a good life, it’s about laying it all before the King and seeking Him out daily.  When was the last time you spent some one-on-one time with your Heavenly Father, how is your daily prayer life?  Relationship is key to achieving the desires, ambitions, and goals that are set before you. 

Proverbs 19:21

You can make many plans,
    but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

(New Living Translation)

I leave you with this: what are you not accomplishing on your own, that you could accomplish if you brought it to the feet of Jesus?  Do you love Him enough to (fill in the blank)…  If faith as big as a mustard seed can move mountains, how great is your faith?

Jesus At the Center (Israel & New Breed)

Jesus at the center of it all
Jesus at the center of it all
From beginning to the end

It will always be, it's always been You Jesus

Jesus

Jesus at the center of it all

Jesus at the center of it all

From beginning to the end

It will always be, it's always been You Jesus

Jesus

Nothing else matters, nothing in this world will do

Jesus You're the center, and everything revolves around You

Jesus You

So Jesus be the center of my life

Jesus be the center of my life

From beginning to the end

It will always be, it's always been You Jesus

Oh Jesus

Nothing else matters, nothing in this world will do

Jesus You're the center, and everything revolves around You

Jesus You

From my heart to the Heavens

Jesus be the center

It's all about You

Yes it's all about You

Nothing else matters, nothing in this world will do

Jesus You're the center, and everything revolves around You

Jesus You

Jesus at the center of it all

Jesus at the center of it all

From beginning to the end

It will always be, it's always been You Jesus