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The Pursuit of Happiness

Posted by Dion Todd March 16th, 2025 1,385 Views 21 Comments

I love those who love Me. Those who seek me diligently will find Me. Proverbs 8:17 WEB.

I came out of my prayer room that morning feeling like I was walking on a cloud with tears of joy in my eyes. If you had told me that the world was getting ready to explode, I would have said, "Let 'er blow!" I truly did not have a care in the world. An hour earlier, I felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders, and I had too many problems to even start the day. I hadn't wanted to get out of bed but felt more like rolling over and covering my head with a pillow.

Scripture reads: "You shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13). "But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul" (Deuteronomy 4:29). So I say to you: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you" (Luke 11:9).

When you spend quiet time with the Lord, He will reveal new things to you and take the worry from you. Jesus sometimes spent the entire night alone in prayer (Luke 6:12). I know that Hebrews 13:5 tells us that "He will never leave nor forsake you," and that is true. Still, there is a whole new level of living when you begin to actively seek Him instead of expecting Him to follow you. There is a level of joy, peace, love, and trust that nothing on earth can give you except the Lord's presence. True happiness is not found anywhere else.

I encourage you today to stir up your relationship and actively pursue knowing the Lord Jesus. Spend some quiet time talking with Him, and invite the Holy Spirit to help you. Read or listen to the Bible for a while after praying. Building your relationship with Him is the ultimate pursuit of happiness and will unlock doors you never dreamed were there.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You draw my heart to You. Make what is important to You important to me, and let me see the world through Your eyes. Remove the things that hold me back, give me a clear vision, and a gentle push in the right direction to get started. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: For those who would like to join us, today we will be hosting our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of interactive worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! The service starts at 10am EST. Here is the link to join: RHM Live. As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network.

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Post from Dion Todd

Dion Todd posted a comment:

1 day ago


Eco version .567 You can now resume a Bible Quiz later if you leave in the middle of taking it. 😀




Post from Susan Petho

4 weeks ago


Amen 🙏




Post from David Krull

1 month ago


Amen Lord




Post from Yvette York

1 month ago


Heavenly Father Please Remove Things From My Life That Been Holding Me Back Please Give Me A Clear Vision And A Gentle Push In The Right Direction For A Better Future With You Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Blessed Sunday 😀



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 month ago

I hope that your day was blessed Yvette ❤️


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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 month ago

Happy Sunday, Yvette!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 month ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌻!



Post from Sylvia Todd

1 month ago


Good morning, y'all, praying you have a restful and very blessed Sunday 🌞!



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 month ago

I pray the same for you Sylvia and pastor Dion. I pray that our RHM family has a very blessed day as well❤️


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Comment from Debi Burton

1 month ago

Good Morning to you all!🌞


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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 month ago

Good Sunday to all my RHM family!🤗🩷



Post from Marisa Jackson

1 month ago


Good Morning, "This is the Day the Lord has made, Let us Rejoice and be Glad in it!"!! The Lord allowed me to get up this morning and rejoice as I see the world a new after a good nights rest. I pray to you Lord Jesus and thank you for allowing me to see this day and may my brothers and sisters in Christ be joyful as they too wake up and thank you for this day! Amen 🙏🙏, Amen ❤️❤️, Amen 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏!!



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Comment from Dan Remley

1 month ago

Amen Marisa❤️


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 month ago

Amen and Amen, Marisa!!🙏


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Comment from Debi Burton

1 month ago

Good Morning!
Amen ….Amen ….yes Amen!!!


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

1 month ago

Good morning, Marisa 🌞!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 month ago

Amen!


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Comment from Valeri Frank

1 month ago

Amen Marissa... Beautiful prayer. 😊🙏🏼🕊️



Post from Dan Remley

1 month ago


Father, my life has been so great since our relationship gets stronger and stronger. At this point I don't know what I would do without You. Lord you have brought me complete happiness and peace. I cherish our friendship and love You very much. Thank You Jesus as well. Thank You for dying on the cross and taking on our sins and bringing attention to our Father's forgiving and merciful heart,Amen❤️




Post from Wesley Paulus

1 month ago


Amen !




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 month ago


Amen and Amen, " . . .Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. . ", this I pray, Amen and Amen!!!




Post from Mari Kaufmann

1 month ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

1 month ago


Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.



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Comment from Debi Burton

1 month ago

Amen


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1 month ago

✝️🛐


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Comment from Valeri Frank

1 month ago

Amen! 🙏🏼🕊️


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1 month ago

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Post from Bella Colliander

1 month ago


Yes, Lord, thank you. In Jesus name, amen!🙏🕊️




Post from Matt Wisniewski

1 month ago


Thank you Lord, help my heart draw near to you and in every area that I need you. Because I know the times I feel the farthest, you draw closer. Amen 🙏



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Comment from Debi Burton

1 month ago

Amen



Post from Debi Burton

1 month ago


Heavenly Father, I pray that You draw my heart to You. Make what is important to You important to me, and let me see the world through Your eyes. Remove the things that hold me back, give me a clear vision, and a gentle push in the right direction to get started. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻




Post from Celeste Strenn

1 month ago


Amen❣️Amen❣️Amen❣️Hallelujah 🤗




Post from Kay Collinsworth

1 month ago


Amen




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Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Pursuit of Happiness

1 month ago


Amen




Post from Mark Williams

1 month ago


Amen.




Post from Valeri Frank

1 month ago


Amen! 🙏🏼🕊️




Post from Laura Clark

1 month ago


Amen!!! 🙇




Post from Dana Rozell

1 month ago


Amen!





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