Recently, I saw a television ad for a restaurant chain that made a dramatic claim. At those restaurants, the ad said you could Help Yourself to Happiness. Wouldnt it be nice if a helping of potatoes or meat or pasta or dessert would be all that was needed to provide happiness? Unfortunately, no restaurant can fulfill that promise.
Happiness is an elusive thingas we can see in almost every area of life. Our pursuit of happiness may involve food or a host of other things, but, in the end, happiness continues to escape our grasp.
Why? In large measure its because the things we tend to pursue do not touch the deepest needs of our hearts. Our pursuits may provide moments of enjoyment, distraction, or pleasure, but the cry of our hearts goes unheardthe cry for help and hope. That is why the psalmist points us to a better way when he says, Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God (Ps. 146:5).
Help yourself? Yesif we are seeking the happiness found in the Lord. It is only when we entrust ourselves to God and His care that we can find the happiness we seek. Our hope and help are found only in trusting Him.
Read: Psalm 146
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The most important question in life is ... do you know the Lord?
First we must believe there is a God. We must believe Jesus came to be our Savior, Redeemer. There is no other way to be forgiven for our abominable sins than accepting the gift of salvation, through the Lord Jesus Christ. Evidenced by a changed life. Looking to an Eternal life!