Happy

There are a number of things that I enjoy. In-n-Out Burger. Reading a good book and sipping cocoa on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Jack Johnson. Being the first of my siblings to post a new entry on their blog in a few days. The rush that comes from dropping smoothly into the perfect position on a beautifully shaped wave. Wiping out hardcore at the end of that sweet ride. Yeah. Sides of spread. Conversations with cherished friends. College group at Corona. Blue backround on Microsoft Word. Disneyland.

This past week was the fabled Disney day in which the my two brothers and I were all at Disneyland at the same time for the first time in nearly five years

Here is my older brother Bob and his wife Christa who is with child.

(That's right, I am going to be UNCLE Billy)

There is just something about walking out of the tunnel into main street and seeing the throng of people determined to enjoy the day and live it to the fullest.

There is just something about the feeling of a cheesburger from the Hungry Bear as you sit by the waters of Tom Sawyer's Island and feed your french fries to the ducks.

And then, at the end of the day in which you have been in closer proximity to more people than probably ever before in your life as you shuffle from one attraction to another. Everyone stops. The music starts and everyone looks towards the night sky. What they all enjoy in the same moment is one of the most impressive fireworks displays known to mankind. The same fireworks that I can hear from my apartment as I write this post. You can hear oooh's and ahhh's from accross the park as fireworks are so bright that they light the night and collectively take everyone's breath away.

(Now, I know that some of you probably aren't the biggest on the D-land. Don't be a hater. Be an appreciator.)

Tonight I came home from work in a bit of a funk. Work hadn't been terrible today, I just wasn't really "feeling" it. And then I remembered the Lord. And I was happy.

This morning I read from Psalm 33. Listen to the words in verses 20-22.

"Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in Him, becuase we trust in His holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you."

Truly, being with God is the happiest place on earth.

My heart was filled with joy tonight because I remembered all of who God is for me. And I thought, there will be another night, when everyone stops and looks toward the sky and will be blinded at the light, the light of Christ's glory returning to rule the earth.

So I encourage you to ask yourself this question tonight. Are you happy? Or maybe I should ask you the more important question- what are you happy in?

B. Blakey