“Often we set our minds on some one thing we think will make us happy–a husband, children, a particular job, or even a ‘ministry’–and refuse to open our eyes to God’s better way. In fact, some believe so strongly that only ‘this thing’ can bring happiness, that they reject the Lord Jesus Himself. Happiness is not found in marriage; or work; or ministry; or children. Happiness is only found by being secure in Jesus.”
~Corrie Ten Boom
“My heart trusted in Him. . .and with my song will I praise Him.” Psalm 28:7
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AMEN!
Very well said!
Hope you have a wonderful Lord’s day!
Suz
That is so very true. No exceptions.
Do you read Watchman Nee? I’m using a devotional made of his various works. I just read one that I’ll have to share with you later…so good. If you have his book “Table in the Wilderness” read March 1st’s entry!
Amen!
Preach it, sistah!
Amen! I have the book by Corrie Ten Boom, and I also have the movie.
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Veronica
Good thought for today. Blessings!
So true! As we say in Danish “Det handler om Jesus!” It’s all about Jesus!
That quote is especially meaningful when you think of the life behind it – Corrie Ten Boom experienced more suffering than most people I have ever heard of. Thank you for sharing this – a good reminder for me, as I am spending another day in bed and trying to refrain from those “if only…” thoughts!
I was just thinking yesterday that things can never truly make us happy- only Jesus. Good reminder! Thank you for sharing this. Have a blessed day!
Boy this spoke to me! God MADE me learn this lesson. Until I was completely broken, and only wanted to walk BEHIND Him and in HIS footsteps, He wasn’t able to give me His best. I wouldn’t have been able to receive it the way I was walking before.He blessed me so more abundantly that what I had imagined would be the “thing” that would make me the happiest!!!
You should come by and read my post. Were you reading my mind? I think God brought me to your blog long ago for a reason! I have learned so much from you.
Such a lovely quote, Shan…
Yes!
Corrie said it well. I would add perfect health in her list. Albert
@I_will_be_okay – me too, Albert, me too. I do have good health, but I often feel fear over the thought of losing my health. And that is something I constantly have to repent of. . .and trust God with it. It’s truly a struggle w/me at times, I’m ashamed to say.
AMEN, I LOVE that quote.
I so agree. I had a revelation this morning and I realized that my true happiness only comes from Jesus alone. No one else can make me whole, happy, and complete, except Him. Thank you for sharing Shanda, it spoke to me today.
I loved this…thank you for a wonderful quote. Love you.
I love your posts, Shanda…they are so uplifting and loving. Thank you. -Kathryn
AMEN!
Thanks, Shanda, for the reminder. I needed to hear that today. And thanks for your encouraging comment. Your words always uplift me.
I love her writings, She is so deep and true. What went through my mind when I read this was that when I hide under His wings-when I turn to Him He often fills me with joy and opens my eyes to what He has given me. Not a “I need this to be happy” feeling but a deep soul peace for the husband and children and everday pleasures that I have and can see that they come from His hand. The danger is in asking for more beyond what we have, or in placing too much focus/security on the gift instead of on the giver. I am totally restating what she said, I realize…it is just a spilling out of what crossed my mind when I read it.
This is one that I am learning (I think I will be learning it for a while). My happiness is not to be in the ministry that I am doing. It is in the relationship that I am having with my Saviour. I never thought it was in the ministry until the ministry was gone (or more likely – on hold).