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"We hold these truths to be
self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by
their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
--United States Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
Why do so many people in The Land of Opportunity feel hopeless? With their
calendars full, why do people feel empty? Surrounded by a buffet of friends,
why are so many people starving for deeper relationships?
I've heard it said that we live two lives. The life we display before others,
and the life we recognize in our mirror. Man-made philosophies imply that outer
appearances reflect inner happiness, so we work hard to look successful. We
gather material possessions in pursuit of contentment. We defend political
freedom hoping for liberty. We pursue personal happiness no matter what
the cost.
How well does this philosophy work? Not very well. Over time we realize there
are different kinds of persecution, and many forms of bondage. We realize
that contentment is not found in material possessions, and that happiness
comes and goes depending on situations around us.
If you are tired of chasing the good life, slow down! Let it catch up
with you. There was a man named Jesus who lived the good life for all
to see. He left us instructions so we can live it, too.
Those instructions have your name on it. Are you interested?
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