Happiness...
Consider that happiness and success will NEVER EVER come from an external source (person, object, number on the scale). It can and will ONLY come from internal self-discovery and love.
"I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be."
- Groucho Marx
"We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same."
- Carlos Castaneda
"The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them."
- Bernard Baruch
Take Care, 
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Jamie Ellis RN MS NPP
100cm proximal Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh Albany, NY
320(preop)/163(lowest)/185(current) 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery)
Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King www.albanyplasticsurgeons.com
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jamiecatlady5/
"Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"
Happiness is... to know The Saviour...living a life within HIS favor.....having a change in my behavior....happiness is The Lord.
Real Joy is mine no matter if the tear drops start....I have the answer...it's JESUS IN MY HEART!!
(childrens song)
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice - Philippians 4:4
"I think myself happy" - Apostle Paul in Acts
The Joy of the Lord is my Stregnth - Nehemiah
Real Joy is mine no matter if the tear drops start....I have the answer...it's JESUS IN MY HEART!!
(childrens song)
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice - Philippians 4:4
"I think myself happy" - Apostle Paul in Acts
The Joy of the Lord is my Stregnth - Nehemiah
my honest response would be considered preaching on this forum...or...too pushy with my "religion" or beliefs....so I am at a loss for words.
Let me say this though....I may bring "happiness" to myself....but can I bring real JOY to countless millions throughout ages? This is a rhetorical question....not one that is demanding a public answer.
have a good day.
Let me say this though....I may bring "happiness" to myself....but can I bring real JOY to countless millions throughout ages? This is a rhetorical question....not one that is demanding a public answer.
have a good day.
If I were to quote an Atheist...I am sure not many would take notice...but me simply posting some verses or statements from the Bible..and you got that offended?
Those verses help inspire millions. Hospitals have Bibles....hotel rooms have bibles....because much of the psalms and other passages provide help and encouragement. I will not apologize for you being offended by me sharing some quotes that encourage me.
Have a wonderful day.
Those verses help inspire millions. Hospitals have Bibles....hotel rooms have bibles....because much of the psalms and other passages provide help and encouragement. I will not apologize for you being offended by me sharing some quotes that encourage me.
Have a wonderful day.
Did I say I was offended? I think you're being defensive. I was bothered by it because there are faith forums on this site and I really don't care to read what you posted, but that's my choice. If you put it out there, you have to know that someone could comment on it... not just faith related posts, but anything you say...that's sort of the point of a message board.
is this really the place for you to voice our obvious distaste for the things of God?
Posting verses or snippets of quotes from the Word of God is not pushing or preaching or forcing my faith down someone's throat. it is merely sharing part of....actually....a major part of my healing.
If I were to talk about Yoga...would it bother you as bad? Nope. As far as me being defensive? I care less what you think about me....but when I see an open attack against my God...His word....and all that he means to me...and others as well....yes. I tend to speak my peace...although I haven't really done exactly that...considering this is a WLS board and is not a place for Spiritual warfare...although....you did do just that. I have learned in WLS group....not to be the scapegoat for other people's mistake. Because all that does for me is makes me dejected and then I turn to food instead of turning to Christ.
I am not taking the blame on this one maam. You attacked God by commenting Criticism on this thread. That was both unkind and uncalled for. NEVER have i gotten a negative comment by ANY other post of mine....until this thread..where I just quoted some random people about happiness and a verse of a childrens song. YOU took offense to it. YOU were convicted over the mere mention of the Word of God. You reacted out of emotion and not out of reason. (gnashing on of teeth as it were). You responded defensively.
I am letting this drop. But, since the forum does provide an ignore list...where you can put people that "rub you the wrong way" I highly reccommend you putting me there since I will be quoting scripture even as others quote men.
Have a great day.
Posting verses or snippets of quotes from the Word of God is not pushing or preaching or forcing my faith down someone's throat. it is merely sharing part of....actually....a major part of my healing.
If I were to talk about Yoga...would it bother you as bad? Nope. As far as me being defensive? I care less what you think about me....but when I see an open attack against my God...His word....and all that he means to me...and others as well....yes. I tend to speak my peace...although I haven't really done exactly that...considering this is a WLS board and is not a place for Spiritual warfare...although....you did do just that. I have learned in WLS group....not to be the scapegoat for other people's mistake. Because all that does for me is makes me dejected and then I turn to food instead of turning to Christ.
I am not taking the blame on this one maam. You attacked God by commenting Criticism on this thread. That was both unkind and uncalled for. NEVER have i gotten a negative comment by ANY other post of mine....until this thread..where I just quoted some random people about happiness and a verse of a childrens song. YOU took offense to it. YOU were convicted over the mere mention of the Word of God. You reacted out of emotion and not out of reason. (gnashing on of teeth as it were). You responded defensively.
I am letting this drop. But, since the forum does provide an ignore list...where you can put people that "rub you the wrong way" I highly reccommend you putting me there since I will be quoting scripture even as others quote men.
Have a great day.
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