I was supposed to post for Saturday, but forgot to do so in the midst of AMI! :x

What truly makes us happy?  And how do we strive to bring happiness to others?
I am the most happiest ever when I am sitting by the ocean, surrounded by my blue towel, my blue water bottle, a colorful umbrella, a black journal, and ten different shades of blue pens. I love this scene because it's just me and Jesus - I can completely be myself and worship Him openly through my joys and my fears. Even if I wasn't by the ocean, I know that I can have this moment whereever, whenever. In this moment, it truly is all about Jesus.
But when I convey this scene to my non Christian friends and coworkers, it's not about that intimacy with Jesus - it turns into happiness about the physical environment that I'm at, instead of joy of being with the Lord. When I "minister" to my non Christian coworkers, I spend time listening to them, bringing them thoughtful gifts, but I shy away from pointing them to Jesus, and so they just think that I am a "good person"

Jesus, help me to be honest about the priorities in my life. Help me to remember that what You think is more important than what others think of me. And help me to truly understand how much they need to taste the joy of the Lord.

Matthew 10:32
Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.