31 Days to Happiness

I was driving home today and had the radio set on one of my favorite stations.  This one features a pastor that I really like, and I love the city where his church is located.  In fact the last time we were in San Diego, we attempted to attend but were not able to make it. 

So I'm listening to this sermon and he says "Call today and ask for my new book 31 days to Happiness."

I immediately said out loud "Can you do in ten days?"  How silly but so like many of us.  I'm thinking "Why would I have to wait thirty one days if we could do it in ten?" Why is it so difficult to wait?  We make life easier by getting microwaves and I can't wait 2 minutes for my meal to heat up. 

Don't even ask about baking.  I don't do it often but if I'm baking, I always open the oven at least twenty times.  My husband is always telling me "leave the door closed-it won't bake any faster!"  I am not a "waiter."  I do not like to wait!  Period!

If I go pick my mom up for breakfast, I say "Mom wait for me at the sidewalk."  If my husband is pulling into the driveway, I start taking my seatbelt off at the corner [not recommended!] and if I can sneak through the express line.*...well, you get the picture. 

But honestly, if I get a book and it shows me how to get to "happiness" in thirty one days, why couldn't I read three chapters a day and do it in ten? 

I am so glad that Christ was not in a hurry.  In fact, patience is one of the fruits of the spirit.  He probably had me in mind!

I don't really need thirty one days.  I have the joy and happiness I need.  I have found it in Jesus Christ.  When times are tough, I will wait; when funds are light, I will wait; when health fails me, I will wait...because God is faithful!

31 days to happiness?  Why wait!

I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.  Psalms 40:1



*I just think about it, I dont actually do it.