Be happy

So here's a little something for you to think about.I have only been a committed Christian for about 3 years but the one thing that I have seen that is true for all Christians is that they are always happy. I mean, how can you not be happy when you have the savior in your heart. It's so easy for us to be happy about a new video game, or getting a good grade on a test, but why is it so hard for us to rejoice in the Lord. He gave us the greatest gift ever and yet we neglect to be excited about it. It's absolutely mind boggling. I believe one of the most important characteristics of a Christian is their joy in the Lord. We have the opportunity every day to spread that joy but we are too worried about what others may think of us or not being cool. I don't know about you but I can't help but be excited when I think about all the gifts that God has given me. We are all guilty of taken it for granted at one point in our lives. I don't know if you know this but when we rejoice, God rejoices with us, when we are mourning, God mourns with us, and we are just needing a friend, God is always there for us. There is nothing that we experience that Jesus has not experienced. He can connect with all of us because he went through the exact same thing while he was on earth. If there is one person who can relate to us in every situation, it's JESUS!!! In our words, he's been there, done that. I get so confused when people say that Christianity is boring or it's just another religion. It's the farthest thing from boring and it's not a religion, it's a relationship with the almighty creator. There's not certain rules that you have to follow or meet in order to know God. It's a decision by you to bring him into your life wherever you go. Some of you may argue that the Bible is the rulebook. It's not!!!! That's our connection with God. And these "rules" are ones that will benefit us, not harm us in the long run. They are there for our benefit and you would be smart to follow them. Nobody is going to force you to do anything, it's all your decision. I can guarentee one thing, it's a decision you will never regret so for goodness sakes, be happy and know that you are loved by the greatest lover in this universe.