Reflection

“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”
–Guillaume Apollinaire

Prayer

Happy God,

Our culture compels us to be in constant pursuit of some next thing on a list of secrets to happiness. Whether in our careers or possessions or even relationships, something “else” is apparently needed to unlock new levels of joy and contentment. We should know better. Especially as we come closer to the miraculous gift of your presence this Christmas, help us to let go of unhealthy attachments and self-serving acquisitiveness, that we might practice instead simply being happy, with you and each other. With grateful hearts turned towards you, giver of all that is good, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Choose today to allow myself simply to be happy, for all the good things that are already in my life and the good people I’ve been blessed to know.