Where is Happiness found?

Life and the pursuit of happiness is an illusive and dynamic interchange of thoughts and feelings combined with interaction with those around you. I am continually amazed at how people come along side you when you need it most - the more open and honest you are, the more this tends to happen. There is the feeling that life is something you can control - then life happens and you realize that you actually have no control at all. All you can do is turn it over to God and finally realize that only He has the ultimate control. I used to pray for specific outcomes - needs/wants/health/happiness etc. Now I pray for God's will to be realized in a given situation - and courage to face whatever that will is. He knows what is best for us. It is when we are in the most pain and toughest struggles that we seek relief - in any way we can. It is during these times that true character is reveled. Who are you/what are you when times are toughest? Do you run from God and blame Him for your troubles? Or do you run toward God and realize that life happens and we need to God to make sense of it all. Easier to say that to do - and that is why it is so important to have friends and loved ones who will come along side you when times are toughest - to share their wisdom and ideas. God's angels put in your life to help us make sense of it all.