A happy heart...
The nuns had taught me that happiness came from external things that happened to you...and that joy was found from within.
However, this morning, while reading (Psalm 15), I read about a happy heart (A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit Ps 15:13). And I realized that my heart isn't happy...and that is pretty sad...
And it isn't sad in the traditional meaning of the word...it is sad that I haven't fostered a happy heart. I have many things to be thankful for and a gracious God who continues to give and bless and show grace and mercy... I have a faithful, caring husband and a wonderful son.
So, I am going to begin practicing happiness.
This morning, I am happy that I have the rising sun shining in the windows, plenty of coals in the woodstove to start the morning fire, the right/privilege/responsibility to read the Bible and coupled with that the opportunity to grow not only in my relationship with my Lord, but with my family...and even myself. I am happy that I had early morning snuggles...and that I hear the 8 yo version of "pitter-patter" coming down the hall. I am happy that my husband is wise, and innovative...I love his inquiring mind!
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