"Happiness?"

"I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart with wisdom; and to lay hold of folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under heaven all the days of their life." (Ecclesiastes 2:3 KJV)

  "So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Ephesians 5:15-20 NLT)

 "Solomon is not speaking here of sober enjoyment of the things of the world, but of intemperate pleasure, whose two attendants, laughter and mirth, are introduced by a beautiful prosopopoeia, as two persons, whom he treats with the utmost contempt." (Commentary on the verse 2:2) 

 Whether or not you understand what this means, it is something we sometimes take for granted, as if, the world around us is what we live for; even though, this life is temporary, filled with death and destruction, and soon to be destroyed! Sounds like doom and gloom; but in contrast to what is coming, depending upon your statis with the Lord, we say, "Come Lord Jesus, Come!" 

 Distractions! How do you take your days upon this earth? That is where Solomon is going, as he counts that which is folly, against that which is wise; the things which take away, verses those things which give life real meaning and purpose. 

 If I am being honest, I would have to say that I pray for God's guidance and leading less than I should. As a matter of fact, I find myself saying, "Your will be done," but hardly ever ask Him what His will is for my life! Maybe because I am so caught up in the motion, (commotion is more like it,) that my life spins too fast for me to stop and smell the roses! 

 Happiness is a state of mine, so they say. Whether you except it or not, it is based upon where you're at and what you might be doing; but it does not stick around when you aren't where you want to be, doing what you want to do! 

 Basically, happiness is something that you chase, hoping to hold onto, but seldom can keep it around...

 "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until danger passes by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude  My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness." (PSALM 57:1-3 NLT)