white shell

I ride on the subway and look at the faces: boredom, despair, sadness. This, in the richest country in the world! But the moment that you relate to God – and thank him for your existence, for loving you, for being your Savior – you can establish a most beautiful relationship with other people. You love and help one another. You realize the meaning of your life is not luxury and fun, but it is helping. Once you radiate joy, sooner or later people are going to say, “What’s her secret?”

Source: Rich in Years

You must never doubt,” wrote Bonhoeffer from prison, “that I’m travelling with gratitude and cheerfulness along the road where I’m being led.