“Pray that the Lord your God will show us what we should do and where we should go” (Jeremiah 42:3).
Happiness is not something achieved through human effort or imposed on others with empty advice. It is a natural consequence of well-made choices—choices that do not always please the moment, but that honor God. Fleeting pleasure may even entice, but it always exacts a high price in the end. Obedience, though it requires self-denial, brings peace, meaning, and above all, divine approval. When we choose to follow God’s voice instead of our impulses, we take a step toward real, lasting, and eternal happiness.
This is where God’s formula comes in: obedience to His powerful Law. It may seem old-fashioned to some, but it is the secret to true happiness. God does not ask us for anything impossible. His commandments are not a burden; they are protection. They are safe paths for sincere souls. What He expects from us is just the first step—the decision to obey. When that step is taken with faith and sincerity, He steps in. He strengthens, encourages, and sustains. God never abandons those who choose the path of obedience.
And the end of this journey? It is glorious. The Father walks with us, blesses us, opens doors, heals wounds, transforms our story, and leads us to the greatest gift: Jesus, our Savior. Nothing compares to the joy of living in covenant with God, fulfilling His commandments with joy and confidence. The formula is within our reach—and it works. Obey, and you will see. -Adapted from George Eliot. See you tomorrow, if the Lord allows.
Pray with me: Father, I thank You for not hiding from us the path to true happiness. I know the world offers shortcuts that seem good, but only Your Word is safe. Today, I renounce the fleeting pleasure that draws me away from You and choose to obey You, because I believe that Your will is always best. Teach me to trust in Your formula, even when my heart wavers.
Lord, I acknowledge that I need Your help. Sometimes the desires of the flesh speak louder, but I do not want to live enslaved by them. I want to be free—free to obey, free to please You, free to live in fellowship with You. Create in me a steadfast heart, one that loves You more than it loves its own desires. And may this obedience draw me closer to Your plan and Your presence.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You for revealing such a clear path to true happiness. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a heavenly fragrance that purifies the soul and fills life with purpose. Your commandments are like rays of sunshine that warm the heart and illuminate every step in the midst of darkness. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
