Bliss – supreme happiness; utter joy or contentment. http://www.dictionary.com.
When we were born as babies we were pampered, comforted, loved, cradled, fed, changed, and as we grew, we were given every creature comfort possible. No wonder we thought that life would be a constant cycle of bliss. – Book of Proverbs – A Blissful Life Is Not Guaranteed. Check out my website
Reality started to set in as we grew older. Going to school was a perfect example. Sometimes it was difficult to make friends. We didn’t always get the best grades on our tests and homework assignments. Then there were those of us that were unfortunately bullied. Book of Proverbs – A Blissful Life Is Not Guaranteed.
As we grew into adults and then the real maze began. We thought once we graduated, we would find the perfect job or open our dream business and work there until retirement. We would find the perfect spouse, have a couple of kids if we chose, purchase a home, a couple of cars, and possibly have a pet or two and life would be great.
Surprise! A Blissful Life Is Not Guaranteed. As adults, we all have at one point or another faced these issues:
Being laid off or fired from a job
Lost a loved one to death
Struggled or still struggling with health issues
Divorce
Lost a business that you owned
Been involved in an accident of some type
Had to file Bankruptcy
I know there are many things that I have left off this list. We need to remember that Jesus did not have a blissful life when he was here on earth either. Jesus endured physical torment, emotional trauma, and spiritual agony. However here are some promises in the bible when life is tumultuous and not blissful:
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it and is safe. – Proverbs 18:10
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. – Isaiah 41:10
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. – Deuteronomy 31:8
The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. – Psalm 34:17
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. – Psalm 34:4
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. – Joshua 1:9
Yes, you can count on the fact that A Blissful Life Is Not Guaranteed but you can also count on the promises of God and he will never fail you!
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6. Check out my website
