Comments on Rusted Ruminations: Happy is as Happy Does

I like those words, Tina. It is comforting to have...

2009-05-25T16:44:24.419-07:00

I like those words, Tina. It is comforting to have those assurances, isn't it...

Thanks for commenting. May your day be filled with partaking of God's grace.

"Occasionally you’ll hear someone say to you, “Hav...

2009-05-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

"Occasionally you’ll hear someone say to you, “Have a nice day.” And sometimes I’ll be thinking, “What if I don’t want to have a nice day?” Why are they forcing me to have a nice day? I might not be able to afford such a wide mood swing. Now, if they want to say, “Have a nice day three days from now,” then that could give me more time to plan and get in the proper mindset. Let's be realistic here. I’ll have to respond to the standard 'have a nice day' next time: “I wish I could, but I’m just not that impulsive.” Give me a little more lead time, and I may be able to comply."

Hilarious. "I might not be able to afford just a wide mood swing." Loved it.

Instead of saying have a nice day or a good day we...

2009-05-13T09:53:00.000-07:00

Instead of saying have a nice day or a good day we should probably say have a day with God's grace. Graham Cook says "There is no such thing as a good day or a bad day just days of grace. Some days the grace of God allows you to enjoy what is happening and some days the grace of God allows you to endure what is happening."

Blessed (happy) is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them- the Lord, who remains faithful forever. Psalm 146:5-6

To be truly happy you need to really know the sovereignty of God, that he is in control. We need to know his nature. Jesus came so that we would know. He said, "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father." John 14:9. Jesus is the most honorable, powerful, integrous, trustworthy, and decent person that ever lived.

I'm going through a tough time right now and what helps me get through the day is knowing that Jesus is right beside me. The Maker of heaven and earth cares about me and promises to be with me and never leave me no matter what. He promises to work all things out for good to those that love him (Romans 8:28). And I believe him because he's proven it over and over.