My Declaration of Faith:
I believe God’s desire for me is not just to live long, but to live well. His Word promises, “With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation” (Psalm 91:16). That means I don’t have to accept premature death, chronic illness, or a life weighed down by misery. My Father’s heart is for me to enjoy a full, satisfying life filled with His peace, joy, and provision.
“You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Psalm 16:11
The world seeks pleasure in many different ways. According to Martin Seligman’s work on positive psychology, two pleasures appear in various places, including bodily pleasure and higher pleasure. Bodily or sensory pleasures include eating, playing physical games, intercourse, stroking (or being stroked), observing beauty, experiencing pleasant smells, and hearing good music.
