Tough road to hoe
Christ’s act of redemption does not end with the forgiveness of my sins. That is the starting point. It is complete when my heart is changed and willing to forgive and serve those who I feel have wronged me. Then, I am happy.
Beatitude
Avoiding and Doing
Avoiding temptation is less than half the battle. Doing what is right is what makes one whole. Do not settle for doing everything that is asked, also complete that which is missing. Having love as the motivation of all of your actions and you will share God’s happiness.
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Be Happy
Think about the people you know who have a wealth of possessions and yet seem unhappy or unfulfilled. Now think about the people you know who have very little and yet who radiate peace and contentment. Not all the wealthy are unhappy, and neither are all the poor overjoyed but, the truth remains that happiness
Serve
We can’t create patience. It is a gift from God, a virtue, a tool that He gives us to help us become more like Him. Real patience doesn’t come from gritting our teeth and just coping with a difficult person. It comes from being filled with the God’s love. When we love with His perfect
“Relieve me of the bondage of self”
Self-love and self-absorption (i.e. “bondage-to-self”) only leads to loneliness and isolation. Relieving one from the bondage-to-self is the master key to our happiness and fulfillment. To love others means to seek their true good, serving them out of love for God and God’s way. We need to come out of ourselves and look beyond our
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