Finding Happiness in 2 Corinthians 10
Today, I want to share a thought that comes from one of my favorite core exercises from “Hundredfold Now” which is to “take captive every thought.”
I think it is a step to the illusive “finding happiness.” Now, there could be a whole separate discussion on what I mean by “happiness” but stay with me with this much.
For now, I’m working with the notion of “hundredfolding” in the areas of our life we most care about would be a source of security and happiness. I believe that is Jesus’ intent and part of what He calls the “abundant life.”
Here’s a concept: is experiencing “hundredfolding” after putting Jesus above all things something you need to wait for to happen?
I came to the realization that the Kingdom of Heaven is “within” and “among” us, and that if we seek Him — meaning putting the important relationships in our lives and God’s commands — first, we will not be far off from the Kingdom of Heaven.
That’s about as close to saying that our lives, even with the brokenness and junk, can be perfect right now. It comes from:
1) Seeking God’s work right here, right where you are
2) Seeking God in the people, even the crappy, mean, messed-up people (doesn’t mean you have to hang around them, but that’s a whole different thing)
3) Seeking and accepting that, as you are, with the flaws and fears, you are loved and made in God’s image
One. Two. Three. Perfection (well…close to it in the sense you experience a glimpse of the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth) in three steps.
But to get there, you need to take control of the thoughts that don’t follow this prescription.
This takes time. It takes transformation.
