Holland MI

I heard on the radio today something kind of cool today.   Holland  Michigan is one of the happiest towns in America.  This might seem strange to you because it is also one of the hardest towns to find a job in.  I know that a lot of people who live in Holland have jobs in GR or other area towns. I am sure many people in Holland are hurting because of lack of jobs in their home town.  It just goes to show that money has nothing to do with your happiness.

Money can make you happy.  It is a temporary fix though.  I used to think that I needed something or wanted something and when I bought it I would be better or happier. You know the feeling you get when you buy something that it is new and exciting.  This feeling usually goes away for me in about 10 minutes.  It is such a temporary fix.  I can see why people are so consumed with making money.  If you don’t have God to relieve that feeling of need, you need to make more money to buy more stuff more frequently.  I think that  is why we are so consumed with things.  It is so hard to get away from this too ,   because we spend so much time with advertisements and talking about things without really realizing it.

I think Holland is a great place because of the community in Christ.  It is such a good small town with a lot of Christians in it.  They help support each other when others are down and they are truly happy.  A lot of people must trust in God for all their needs in Holland.   Like the residents in Holland, we should also  have no worries if we truly trust in God.   Jesus never owned anything that we know of, except clothes. He was given everything he needed.  We are so consumed by consumerism that we don’t see what we really need.

Julie and I have been taught a lot of things between me not working, waiting for a kidney transplant and Ellie being born hard of hearing.  One thing that we have learned is that God Is faithful.  Just when you think you don’t have something or you can’t pay a medical bill.  One of Gods disciples shows up and gives you what God has given them.  It is hard not to worry sometimes but life is much better when you learn that you have no power on this earth.  God gives and can take away. If God took all your possessions and money away would you still be happy.  It is hard to imagine but think about it.  Love God and love your neighbor and you will be happy and content.