Happy-Go-Lucky
Children on swings usually look and sound happy-go-lucky.
However, like those swings, most of us have our ups and downs. Circumstances often dictate whether we feel:
- Happy
- Sad
- Lonely
- Mad
- Scared
Yet, a few people remain happy-go-lucky regardless of their situations. Little, if anything, gets them down.
Happy-go-lucky means always happy.
Such people’s moods remain cheery and good natured. Life never seems to trouble them. They stay happy as a lark and worry free.
Happy-go-lucky people dwell on the positives.
Although they don’t deny negative experiences, they remain optimistic. They treat problems like water off a duck’s back by shaking off any negative reactions.
We may not always feel happy, but we can always experience joy.
God offers each of us the joy of a relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord. For many people in the world, that decision leads to persecution and/or death. In spite of the dangers, they continue to share their joy with others. True joy makes that great a difference.
“In all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.” (2 Corinthians 7:4 NIV.)
Thanks to Brad Leverett for the suggestion and to Darrin Jenkins for the photo.
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