Monday, October 31, 2011

Dearest God,

What is the difference between joy and happiness? How is it when I am experiencing something deep in my life, I consider it joy rather than happiness?

When parents say they want their children to be happy, what do they mean? A temporary burst of laughter, smiling all the time, or having fun?

As I consider the benefits of both joy and happiness, I think joy is eternity's gift. Happiness is shallow, quick, and short lived. When I think of you, I am filled with joy.

Glorious God,
Rock of the Ages,
thank you
for everlasting gifts,
blessings that
don't just last
for a moment,
but endure forever.

Love, Andrea