Whose hope is in the Lord his God
Psalm 146:5
Recently, i saw a television ad for a restaurant chain that made a dramatic claim. At those restaurants, the ad said you could "Help yourself to Happiness," wouldn't it be nice if a helping of potatoes or meat pasta or dessert would be all that was needed to provide happiness? Unfortunately, no restaurant can fulfill that promise.
Happiness is elusive thing as we can see in almost every area of life. Our pursuit of happiness may involve food or a host of other things, but in the end, happiness continues to escape our grasp.
Why? In large measure it's because the things we tend to pursue di not touch the deepest needs of our hearts.
Ours pursuit may provide moment of enjoyment, distraction, or pleasure, but the cry of heart is to love you more that was the song say goes unheard the cry for help and hope. That is why the psalmist points to a better way when he says, 'Happy is he who has the of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God" (Psalm 146:5).
Help yourself? Yes if we are seeking Him, the joy of the Lord is our strength. It is only when we entrust ourselves to God and His care that we can find the joy we seek. Our hope and help are found only in trusting Him. In other things, In (Mark 9: 29) so help yourself!
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