Third Sunday of Easter - Revelation Part 2
Many of you will know this song... Or at least you've heard it somewhere. By Pharrell Williams. (play music) Happy by Pharrell Williams. (clap along) (do a twirl) As he says in the song, if you listen to the lyrics, he is going to be happy no matter what news you give him, because as Pharrell says "happiness is the truth" I would say, "joy is the truth" God wants us to be joyful, in all circumstances. God wants us to celebrate and rejoice in all that has been made and done for us. Joy has nothing to do with our circumstances or our current mood. Joy is something deep inside which is part of how we see the world. Happiness is rather fleeting and usually has to do with what is going on in our lives or something we have acquired. Joy has to do with knowing who we are and whose we are and celebrating being alive. Thankfully joy can be learned and it can be practiced. It starts by simple celebration for all ...