It is not always your circumstances, or having things that make you happy or give you joy and peace... (there are plenty of rich, beautiful and successful people that are miserable). Rather it is your attitude and beliefs about life, your faith (knowing God and His love personally), and having hope in Him that gives LASTING joy and peace! Don't get me wrong, I like nice STUFF and have it, but have been just as happy when I didn't have it. I know this is hard to believe when THINGS and STUFF look so good, but the joy and excitement wears off, and then you need more STUFF to have joy and excitement again. It is a viscous cycle!
