There are times in my life where I just want to give up. Today is one of them. It doesn't seem like life is worth it. What is joy? When was joy? What is happiness? The old "Peanuts" comics use d to have a theme, "Happiness is..." Happiness is a warm puppy. Happiness is an ice cream cone. Happiness is...?
I don't find much happiness. Happiness is elusive. Happiness is what I need to pretend to be to satisfy others so they don't feel like failures. Happiness is the moments when I am asleep and I don't feel the pressures of others needs or expectations. Happiness is those moments of deception when I think someone loves me for who I am. Happiness is the idea I can live through this life and maybe find happiness.
It isn't that simple. I am confident I am not the only one who feels like this. I don't even feel I am justified feeling this way as I compare myself to others troubles and situations. But life hurts sometimes. Today it hurts much. It's that simple... or is it.
Oh, why be so downcast my soul? Take hope in the Lord. He said He will be your friend. Is He not faithful, even through these times of loss and lonliness?
Is it that simple?
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