What makes me Happy

   

 It is easy to make me happy.  Overall, I enjoy smiling over being in a bad mood any day.  However, it is my responsibility to make myself happy.  To find contentment no matter what the situation is.  This week I have been focusing on moving all my bills over to a new address, packing, and catching up on things that I had to let side over the holidays.  It is hard for me to move out of my house.  It is the first time I ever lived alone and I loved the solitude, peace and quiet (for the most part), and independence.
     As I move out into my new role in life it requires me to surrender my independence.  To rely on others (family, friends, and church community) to provide for my needs.  That doesn't come natural to me.  If I looked at it as neediness or begging, then I would have a sour attitude.  Instead, I chose to look at it as relying on God and ignoring the cultural standards of the typical American (I can do it all on my own and I don't need anyone).  How I chose to look at the situations in my life is what is brings me joy or misery.  Pray that I keep my focus on God and not the world around me.  He will provide for all me needs.
"Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."  1 Peter 3:4