I have discovered two ways to live; one to let life happen to you or you can happen to life. Allowing life to happen to you is not very exciting. In fact, it could be

dull. The same routines and rituals do not require much enthusiasm or energy.

            A big world is out there just waiting to be found. Life can be a wondrous trip and happening to life is the way I want to go.

            Since the present economy many have found ways to economize and have fun doing it. They have discovered coupons, garage sales and bargains. Some have even

started small businesses of different ways to not only help themselves but to help others.

In that regard they have happened to life. Life has not stolen their courage. “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” (1 John 4:4 NIV).

            Americans are the strong faith filled people who you can’t stop when they happen to life. They keep on keeping on. They find ways to create with persistence. You will not find life just happening to them, they happen to life! Hope in the Lord renews their strength. “They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:31 NIV).

            I believe these individuals stand out in the crowd. You don’t see them

groaning and moaning. They do not see what they might have lost but look for what they can gain.

Keep being positive and keep your eyes on God’s entire plan. “For I know the plans I have for you, ‘declares the LORD,’ plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV).

            I know a couple that lost their retirement investment. Instead of giving up they “picked up.” The wife was a great candy maker. They started selling candy in their house but their success enabled them to build a candy store. They are even happier now because they “happened to life.”

            I know an author who writes books to give away. She has found happiness in being alive. She lives with a burst of enthusiasm, watching a butterfly, a smile of a child or running in the rain. She says, “ The pay is not a lot but the blessings cannot be bought”. She “happens to life” with love.

            “Love isn’t love ‘til you give it away.

            Love isn’t love ‘til it comes to stay.

Love isn’t love ‘til you share it.

Love isn’t love  ‘til you bear it.

Love is longsuffering, patient and kind.

Love is unselfish and sweet peace of mind.

Love bears all things no matter the cost.

Love never gives up on one that is lost.

Love never ends. It’s for always.

Love in eternity will be happy days.

Love never fails. It’s faithful and true.

Love is forever. God’s love is for you!
The most challenging thing you will ever face in your life is learning everyday to

 be excited about life.

            For a blessed life think big with faith and courage. You will enter a new life of hope. Each day is filled with blessings just waiting to be discovered.

            Life is a journey so let’s “happen to an exciting life.”