In Pursuit of Happiness

The other year, Shea and I went to see a movie of this same title. The movie is about a man and his son losing everything and in the end getting more in return. As I recall the movie and its story, which is true by the way, I am reminded of Job. Job is the oldest book in the Bible. It even predates Genesis which was written by Moses. Job, the Bible says, was a perfect man. He trusted in God for everything and often prayed for his home and family. Unexpectantly one day, his world begins to fall apart and he loses everything. Everything but his faith in God. Although he could not always see or feel God, he would not give up on God being there. Job was in pursuit. He knew that true happiness was not found in what you possess, but who possesses you. He knew that in the end the only thing that mattered was his relationship with God, and that is what he pursued. What are you pursuing for happiness today? What is it that you believe will truely make you happy? If it is anything other than God, then you are pursuing the wrong things. God bless