Too good not to share…a truth that most of us have seen but need to be reminded of from time to time.

Sahil Bloom shared this story:

The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by 8am, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today.

After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready.

As she maneuvered her walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on her window.

“I love it,” she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

“Mrs. Jones, you haven’t seen the room…”

“That doesn’t have anything to do with it. Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.”‍ – Sahil Bloom, October 11, 2024

“Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.” Abraham Lincoln believed that:

I have friends in Alabama, no stranger to hard times, whose answering machine message said something like:

We’re having a good day at our house, and we hope you’re choosing to have a good day as well.

The Apostle Paul was in prison when he wrote these words to the Philippians:

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now… (Philippians 1.3 – 5, NIV)

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice… (Philippians 1.18, 19, NIV)

…make my joy complete… (Philippians 2.2, NIV)

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me. (Philippians 2.17, 18, NIV)

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. (Philippians 3.1, ESV)

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (Philippians 4.4, ESV)

I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. (Philippians 4.10, 11, ESV)