True Joy

To the world, this may be the weirdest time to be happy since my dad lost his job and my family is facing a financial crisis. But to God, it is the best time for me to learn to be happy. For I have always believed that something easily attained cannot be genuinely treasured. Laughter that comes from the heart fills the whole body and similarly, sorrow wrecks the person from the inner soul. Paul showed me in the book of Philippians how to be happy in the midst of all the sufferings. I can't help myself but be happy for I can only see the beautiful sky in God's Creation rather than the hardship. "The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."-phill. 4:5-7. Things can be worst, but our God is a loving and merciful God. My dad worked at the same company for more than 5 years ever since he first came to Canada. Back then he only faced the hardship of seeking a job for 2 months. I see our whole family coming closer and closer together spiritually and emotionally. We rely on God to carry us through this storm. Yet I am so grateful that although my dad lost his job, we still have each other and the God's Love, which is unchangeable. My dad learned to say a simple prayer to God, "If You want me to find a job, I will. If You don't want me to find a job, I won't" In another word, "Let Your will be done". This is surrender to us, knowing that our own effort is futile, and God is in control whether we let Him or not.