tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post5998498590562275000..comments2023-10-20T09:19:16.576-04:00Comments on Bits From Brasil: Pursuit of HappinessDavid and Sarah Carrelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-71358609022024774022009-09-14T11:46:15.961-04:002009-09-14T11:46:15.961-04:00And fear is a result of lack of trust in God who d...And fear is a result of lack of trust in God who does provide for our needs. <br />And it would be great if we all just learned to love more and more, which we learn through God, like you say Seda to seek first the kingdom of God. Seek His will for our lives and allow Him to work through us, and when He does, His love will shine through us. <br />Ultimately, living for God will bring joy, which is probably a better word than happiness to pursuit. Happiness is more outward, joy is more inward. <br />Thanks for your thoughts Seda!David and Sarah Carrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-78919594095840230072009-09-14T11:40:07.311-04:002009-09-14T11:40:07.311-04:00The root of the desire for wealth is fear - fear t...The root of the desire for wealth is fear - fear that one won't have enough, fear that the Universe does not supply abundance for all. Then, when you obtain riches, the fear of losing them - again, the fear that God does not supply abundance for all, the fear of poverty, of scarcity. <br /><br />Jesus left a pretty good record of how to pursue happiness - "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness..." That kingdom, I believe, is Love - and it's available right now, right here. So it is to place complete faith in the abundance of the Almighty, and embody love. <br /><br />In fact, the entire Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) could be considered a recipe for happiness, and a commandment to unconditional love. For instance, why did he say to love your enemies? Here's a thought, from Hafiz: <br /><br />I have come into this world to see this: <br />the sword drop from men's hands even at the height <br />of their arc of anger <br />because we have finally realized there is just one flesh to wound <br />and it is His - the Christ's, our <br />Beloved's. <br /><br />Here's another: <br /><br />Even after all this time <br />The sun never says to the earth, <br />"You owe Me." <br />Look what happens with <br />A love like that.<br />It lights the <br />Whole Sky.Sedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992966189983263290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-70805507290812719802009-09-09T12:33:00.127-04:002009-09-09T12:33:00.127-04:00That is a very interesting perspective you have Da...That is a very interesting perspective you have David. Thanks for visiting!David and Sarah Carrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14387355127535702980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-71330321124210524732009-09-08T23:35:21.485-04:002009-09-08T23:35:21.485-04:00David -
Good evening. I found your blog by "...David -<br /><br />Good evening. I found your blog by "accident". Although as Christians, we know there is no such thing.<br /><br />I was attraced to it first because we share the same name, David Carrel. Secondly, because I represented our church on a mission trip to Cameroon, Africa in Dec 2007. And lastly, to this specific post because I am a financial advisor.<br /><br />I can promise you happiness is NOT found in wealth, but in (the condition of a person's) heart. Some of my wealthiest clients are in fact the most grumpy. Likewise, the clients that demonstrate a generous giving spirit are the most joyous to be with.<br /><br />Anyway, that is my $.02 on the topic. Best wishes to you as you share the faith.<br /><br />YBIC,<br />DavidDavidhttp://www.facebook.com/search/?q=christopher+williams&init=quick#/profile.php?id=1275270512&ref=profilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3162093434920087037.post-13905793843262564042009-08-27T14:55:22.270-04:002009-08-27T14:55:22.270-04:00Is the condo in Chattanooga? and if so, is it ava...Is the condo in Chattanooga? and if so, is it available?Aaron Marcellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466891186183724029noreply@blogger.com