Life is Simple.

There are times when my heart is laughing, my soul is singing, and I hear church bells ringing!
It's during those times I'm standing on a mountain with joy so great I'm springing like a fountain! Oh, the joy I have to know that I am more than a conqueror through HIM that loved us!! But, sadly enough, I'm not always at the peak of 'happiness'. Always, beneath a mountain there is a valley.Many times our journey through this valley fills us with doubt and questions. We can't decide whether God is truly there, and if He is, then why is he letting me go through this? Sometimes we just can't figure out what to do with ourselves. We're not sure how to handle difficult situations. Some people think the answer is in counseling, drugs, alcohol, or even suicide. There have been times when I have fallen into the trap of asking, why is life so complicated? There are too many things to remember and too many people to please. But then I remember it all boils down to one thing...pleasing God. Once that's been established in your mind most of your doubts and questions fade as the answers take their place.
Should I wear this dress that's gonna make me look sexy? (Would it please God?)
Should I date this guy? (Would it please God?)
Should I go to church or stay with my family? (Would it please God?)
Anyway, I think I've clarified my point. In any decision you make ask yourself...would it please God? If all we cared about was pleasing God, then we wouldn't worry about fitting in, getting rich, being famous, getting a boyfriend, etc. All we would care about is what God wants us to do.
I don't know what my future holds, I can only see what's going on today. I pray with all my heart that I can at least look 1/10 of what Jesus was like. It is a great challenge for me and for all of us. It only takes ONE to stand up and say, 'I want to please God.' Will you be the one?
Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:20-22, Romans 12:1-2, Joshua 1:8-9

Life is simple. Please God.