After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “I love it,” she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Mrs. Jones, you haven\u2019t seen the room…”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “That doesn\u2019t have anything to do with it. <\/em>Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time<\/em><\/strong>.”\u200d<\/em> – Sahil Bloom, October 11, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time.” Abraham Lincoln believed that:<\/p>\n\n\n I have friends in Alabama, no stranger to hard times, whose answering machine message said something like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’re having a good day at our house, and we hope you’re choosing to have a good day as well.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Apostle Paul was in prison when he wrote these words to the Philippians:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n …make my joy complete… (Philippians 2.2, NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. (Philippians 3.1, ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (Philippians 4.4, ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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 … Continue reading Happiness: A reminder<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drbobewell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/image-13.png?resize=474%2C228&ssl=1\")
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