I have several ideas that I would like to write about, but I only have time tonight for a few quick words.
The pursuit of happiness doesn't really exist. Even the "spiritual" things that should make me happy-sharing the gospel, spending time in prayer, reading the word-don't make me happy IF I'm doing them in a vain pursuit of some kind of "inner peace." The true root of all happiness is God, so the pursuit of happiness will only end in success if we ignore happiness altogether and instead pursue obedience.
In His word, Abba makes it clear that obedience may bring hardship and persecution, but He also promises that obedience brings joy through a closer walk with Christ. There is a difference between joy and happiness, but that's not my point tonight. I simply want to say this: Ignore happiness. Pursue Christ and obedience to Him, and you may be surprised at just how happy you can be.
