On the Secret to Joy

Sometimes you find a post that's just too good not to rip off in its entirety:

This is why Mother Teresa had the kind of peace in life that transcended all trial and suffering.

“We are at Jesus’ disposal. If he wants you to be sick in bed, if he wants you to proclaim His work in the street, if he wants you to clean the toilets all day, that’s all right, everything is all right. We must say, ‘I belong to you. You can do whatever you like.’ And this is our strength. This is the joy of the Lord.” – Mother Teresa

And that…is the sweet and simple secret to a truly joyful life.

Now if I could only remember this--because of course it extends in some interesting directions. If he wants you to be happy, for instance, or he wants you to never go hungry, or be wealthy, or enjoy a remarkably successful career, or live in starkest poverty, or die miserably, or suffer intensely...if you are where he wants you, no matter how high, no matter how low--rejoice and be glad, for all things work to the good of those who serve him. Whatever you are given, give thanks--for all is gift.