One of my favourite authors is J.P.Moreland. I have only read two of his books (Love Your God With All Your Mind and The Lost Virtue of Happiness: Discovering the Disciplines of the Good Life), but both have struck a chord deep within me.
In The Lost Virtue of Happiness, Moreland discusses how we have altered the meaning of happiness over time, distorting it. We think happiness is the immediate gratification of our physical and emotional desires, and the reality is, it feels good to our flesh when we are instantly satisfied.
The truth, although, is that real happiness and joy, comes not from what we get, but from what we give. It is in living for something bigger than ourselves and reaching out to others that we feel a deep sense of purpose and worth.
I challenge you this Christmas to turn you back on the current understanding of happiness - pleasurable satisfaction - and embrace true joy - a life well lived, full of virtue and character, manifesing wisdom, kindness and goodness. Now that is a gift of immeasurable value you can give your spouse, your family and the world!
Bless you and may the Lord fill you with His unquenchable joy this Christmas season.
Karren and Rocky
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