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What is making YOU happy?

   This morning my son asked me a question out of the blue. "Mommy, why do some people care more about money than other people?" Red light. Stop. What?? Apparently this is bothering him this morning. So I explained to him there are many different answers. Some times people are scared about providing for their families, and it comes across as not caring about anyone else. Some times it's just a need to be the richest they can be, it makes them feel powerful and happy. We discussed the importance of worshiping Jesus and how He never runs out, not like money or candy or other things that can make us feel good.   Then I heard that "other" voice. "What are you filling your life with? Am I enough?" Seriously?? Ouch. In open honesty, I fill my life with music, writing and being with people I love. Those things make me the happiest and though I believe God wants us to have enjoyment and He has blessed us with things to enjoy; if it came down to it, would He tr