tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post13034642714374552..comments2024-03-27T07:54:29.003-06:00Comments on Cecilia Marie Pulliam: Are You Happy?Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-24183233138507561252011-08-22T20:12:40.369-06:002011-08-22T20:12:40.369-06:00Agreed, Jolina. Happiness and joy are in the prosp...Agreed, Jolina. Happiness and joy are in the prospective and the circumstance. Joy, prevails through our attitude and choices. Thank you for stopping in and commenting.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-29897583032150555602011-08-22T10:40:06.587-06:002011-08-22T10:40:06.587-06:00To me, happiness is a matter of circumstance but j...To me, happiness is a matter of circumstance but joy is a matter of perspective. Although I'm only 25, there's been a lot in my life to be unhappy about, but with the Lord's grace, he can see me through and give me joy -- my middle name -- in the meantime!Jolina Petersheimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735429508293558963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-30748753609485858492011-08-21T18:07:12.799-06:002011-08-21T18:07:12.799-06:00I marvel at the possibility to hold sadness and jo...I marvel at the possibility to hold sadness and joy in your hand at the same time.A young missionary in the Sudan, Michelle Perry rescues abandoned children from throw-away piles and yet sees beauty and joy all around her. She's a wonderful example. I think Lynn has the key--praise. Jeremiah goes form the deepest pit of despondency to: Great is thy faithfulness. BlessingsMarcia Chadwick Mostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252057175793524766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-80697044295679001802011-08-20T17:25:11.736-06:002011-08-20T17:25:11.736-06:00Glad you stopped in Christian Book Marketing, and ...Glad you stopped in Christian Book Marketing, and were kind enough to leave a comment. It is very appreciated, and I appreciate your compliment. God has been so much a part of my life, I have to share His miracles with others. Of course there a few chastisements thrown in as well. All designed to help me - us - grow as His children. Blessings to you.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-22052967091521042902011-08-20T15:56:14.044-06:002011-08-20T15:56:14.044-06:00Very, very thought provoking. Thanks for sharing.
...Very, very thought provoking. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />On another note, this is fantastic blog.Christian Book Marketinghttp://www.christian-book-marketing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-12992303631526195812011-08-20T09:40:33.544-06:002011-08-20T09:40:33.544-06:00Lynn, you are well ahead of me in the wisdom depar...Lynn, you are well ahead of me in the wisdom department. I am still figuring out quite a bit, with a good nudge from Him from time to time. Some lessons I need to repeat over and over before they finally sink in. Thank you for sharing your life experience and faith with me.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-22049076837754474062011-08-20T09:38:04.102-06:002011-08-20T09:38:04.102-06:00Children are great for viewing the world a little ...Children are great for viewing the world a little differently from we adults, and often their little bit of wisdom hits us below the belt, right where we need to be hit to get our attention. I continue to pray for you and your family as we both practice changing our minds in the right direction - always toward serving Him.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-42976641726747867672011-08-20T09:35:40.838-06:002011-08-20T09:35:40.838-06:00Nancy, you are also right. When we focus on Him ra...Nancy, you are also right. When we focus on Him rather than ourselves we can find joy, and in heaven joy and happiness will be merged into one.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-89581959247982289412011-08-20T09:34:10.848-06:002011-08-20T09:34:10.848-06:00Sheila, you are right, happiness is fleeting,but j...Sheila, you are right, happiness is fleeting,but joy remains, even during sorrow. Streams in the Desert this week had a beautiful anthology of how Joy and Sorrow intertwine.Cecilia Marie Pulliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155201232666678307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-62159883077183524082011-08-19T08:23:22.338-06:002011-08-19T08:23:22.338-06:00A change of mindset. That's all it takes. I le...A change of mindset. That's all it takes. I learned a long time ago to do this and it takes praise to do it. If a circumstance occurs that is not to my liking or some negative thought pops into my noggin, I turn it all around and praise the Lord. <br /><br />Sometimes, it starts out through gritted teeth but my mind and heart change as I continue to praise the Lord...for whatever! Joy comes through praise. Happiness? Too elusive to be counted on. <br /><br />Great post, sweetie! Bless you!lynnmosherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150393635514942267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-63428635864322313212011-08-19T07:47:30.514-06:002011-08-19T07:47:30.514-06:00I think you hit at everything I have walked throug...I think you hit at everything I have walked through this week...so thank you very much.<br /><br />My five year old continues to show me how to change my mind. I will say...well....(something bad happened) and he will reply, "yes, but ......didn't happen, or look how cool it is...) anything to change the negative to a positive...I need to learn his habit.<br /><br />Thank you for your post as I work one minute, one hour, one day, one week.....to change my mindJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-1587409435955848602011-08-19T07:47:14.729-06:002011-08-19T07:47:14.729-06:00Great post....one I think to think about more ofte...Great post....one I think to think about more often.<br /><br />I think there is a big difference between happy and joyful....Happiness comes and goes according to circumstances but joy can be a constant when we are focused on God instead of our circumstances. I find I have greater joy when I have an attitude of thankfulness and staying close to Him. Like Peter when we take our eyes off Him and onto the circumstances, we most likely fall...<br /><br />Thank you for sharing; a very important topic.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432903033078402293.post-82556015472536933142011-08-19T07:10:46.817-06:002011-08-19T07:10:46.817-06:00Happiness is elusive. I can't say I'm happ...Happiness is elusive. I can't say I'm happy, but I am joyful in my life. Like you said, life is full of things that keep us from finding happiness on this earth. Writing and my family produce the greatest joy (and sparks of happiness) right now. Thanks for sharing!Sheila Hollingheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364884603434329050noreply@blogger.com