tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post5746930474845518223..comments2024-03-26T00:28:34.885-07:00Comments on Just following Jesus in my real life...: When you can’t quite catch happiness…elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-89978454945553775092011-06-04T05:58:02.488-07:002011-06-04T05:58:02.488-07:00Oh the elusiveness of happiness. I can usually tra...Oh the elusiveness of happiness. I can usually trace back the arrival or departure of feeling-right-with-the-world to a moment, but it's often the most innocuous of moments. And so hard to control, so hard to defeat the moments when I feel disturbed.Kati patrianoceuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067985926119731747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-72589071643401184482011-06-02T20:41:19.784-07:002011-06-02T20:41:19.784-07:00oh wow. this is what i've found, exactly... ha...oh wow. this is what i've found, exactly... happy is like a butterfly, just out of reach... and then suddenly, there it is, perched in the bouquet you're holding, and you've caught it not even trying. such a gift that comes from being grateful, i believe. such a good post, friend. thank you.Mommy Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989213786947802537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-16321381877102917132011-06-02T19:44:23.130-07:002011-06-02T19:44:23.130-07:00"I’ve tried to catch it on a beautiful, sunny..."I’ve tried to catch it on a beautiful, sunny, vacation day and had it allude me. I’ve been on my hands and knees scrubbing the kitchen floor and had it catch me."<br /><br />This is beautiful and so very true. Thank you for the reminder to chase gratitude and not happiness...Chelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-40595894868183479912011-06-02T18:09:17.766-07:002011-06-02T18:09:17.766-07:00I think I’ll just quit chasing happy.
Instead I’m...I think I’ll just quit chasing happy.<br /><br />Instead I’m running after gratitude, because when I catch it, I also grab hold of contentment and joy.<br /><br />Oh amen! I'm trying to stop my self-pitying woe-is-me moments by turning to gratitude. It's amazing how quickly I can find multiple things to be thankful for.alittlebitogracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877901425923760323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-69123485663208344902011-06-02T05:09:05.168-07:002011-06-02T05:09:05.168-07:00i know that feeling well of trying to catch happy ...i know that feeling well of trying to catch happy and just don't manage to esp. on days that should be special...best to let go then...and the home made spaghetti sauce...hmmmmClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-28811777143718787922011-05-31T06:25:13.024-07:002011-05-31T06:25:13.024-07:00A valuable lesson we must all learn. Joy can be a...A valuable lesson we must all learn. Joy can be at home in our hearts when happiness walks away! When we come to realize the difference it brings such peace - and happiness. Thank you for the reminder.<br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-45162372918579782822011-05-30T16:06:08.178-07:002011-05-30T16:06:08.178-07:00Elizabeth,
So true. A grateful heart is such a bl...Elizabeth,<br />So true. A grateful heart is such a blessing, and results in peace and joy. <br />Blessings to you and yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-41230682411627451532011-05-30T08:54:08.326-07:002011-05-30T08:54:08.326-07:00Well said, Elizabeth!
Blessings,
MarilynWell said, Elizabeth!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />MarilynMarilyn Holemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331723072007166879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-24677180341204675342011-05-30T08:45:01.050-07:002011-05-30T08:45:01.050-07:00I heard something recently that has really stuck w...I heard something recently that has really stuck with me emotions, feelings, etc should be our caboose and The Word should be our engine. Most people including me has it flipped with go with our emotions and let the Word come last. I'm so glad you are having a wonderful time with your grand babies.Oklahomaredheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10763763044738645091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-36465324164258757102011-05-30T06:18:00.642-07:002011-05-30T06:18:00.642-07:00I love this, Elizabeth:
"Instead I’m running...I love this, Elizabeth:<br /><br />"Instead I’m running after gratitude, because when I catch it, I also grab hold of contentment and joy."<br /><br />Glad you had such a special week.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-5565411066624839202011-05-30T05:25:39.305-07:002011-05-30T05:25:39.305-07:00Joy. That's what I learned about happiness. ...Joy. That's what I learned about happiness. There is no happy without joy from Him. Sounds like your days are full of that joy with those grandbabies visiting. Thanks for sharing.Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101132263339427001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-60062569355079482262011-05-30T05:18:24.119-07:002011-05-30T05:18:24.119-07:00Love this. I realized, or at list have been begin...Love this. I realized, or at list have been beginning to realize, that chasing the idea of being happy can be futile and frustrating. Instead, like you, I've become determined to live grateful. In all moments.<br /><br />Have a restful Memorial Day.Rachel @ Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217317211649327419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-62641639728043951432011-05-30T01:39:38.052-07:002011-05-30T01:39:38.052-07:00Hi Elizabeth..we must be learning the same lesson!...Hi Elizabeth..we must be learning the same lesson! So true that being grateful and giving are the two shortest routes to finding joy...and of course serving the Lord.Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.com