Series : Our Daily Bread
Author: David McCasland
READ: Proverbs 15:13-33
When Tamer Lee Owens celebrated her 104th birthday, she credited "laughter, the Lord, and the little things" for keeping her going. She still finds enjoyment each day in talking with people, taking a walk, and reading the Bible as she has done since childhood. "I don't know how long He'll let me stay here," she said. "I just thank the Lord for what He's given me already."
Most of us wont live 104 years, but we can learn from Tamer Lee how to enjoy each day that we are given.
Laughter - "A mercy heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken" (Proverbs 15:13). True happiness begins deep inside and emerges on our faces.
The Lord - "The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility" (Proverbs 15: 33). When God is central in our hearts. He can teach us His way through every experience of life.
The Little Things - "better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred" (Proverbs 15:17). Maintaining loving relationships and enjoying the basic things of life are more important than wealth and success.
Not all of us will live a long time, but we can all live well each day - with laughter, the Lord, and the little things in life.
The world if filled with so much good -
Little things that bring us pleasure -
But Christ can fill our lives with joy
Beyond all earthly treasure. - Sper
Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey.
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