Are You Happy Today?

If someone asked you right now, "Are you happy?", how would you answer? We often equate happiness with our current circumstances. If the bills are paid, the kids are behaving, and work is going well, we say we are happy. But if the car breaks down or a relationship hits a rough patch, that happiness evaporates. We spend so much energy chasing the "when"—when I get that promotion, when I find a spouse, when I lose ten pounds, then I will be happy. You can read today’s devotional and past reflections at followingtheleader.org.