Happy Quarterbacks

         I heard two commentators talking about Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck potentially playing together for the Indianapolis Colts. They noted that-were this to occur-one quarterback would surely not be happy.

         The other commentator mentioned Aaron Rogers and Brett Favre playing together on the Green Bay Packers, and Joe Montana and Steve Young competing for the quarterback job with the San Francisco 49ers. Both the Packers and 49ers won Super Bowls under all four quarterbacks.

         Then the question arose: was one of those four quarterbacks ever unhappy? Absolutely. Nevertheless, most fans were pleased with the outcome. To them, it was better to gain the victory than it was to have happy quarterbacks.

          I wonder if God thinks the same for us? Happiness is not the priority. What is important is to gain the eternal victory.

What is Happiness?

            Several years ago, a 15-year-old girl wrote to the advice columnist, Abigail Van Buren:

Dear Abby,

            Happiness is knowing that your parents won't kill you if come home late. Happiness is having your own bedroom. Happiness is getting the telephone call you've been praying for. Happiness is getting good grades and making your parents proud of you. Happiness is being a member of a popular circle. Happiness is having parents who don't fight. Happiness is knowing that you're as well dressed as anybody. Happiness is something I don't have.

            (signed)

            15 and unhappy.

            A few weeks later, “Dear Abby” published a response from a 13-year-old girl:

Dear Abby,

            Happiness is being able to walk. Happiness is being able to talk. Happiness is being to see. Unhappiness is reading a letter from a 15-year-old girl who can do all three things and still says that she is unhappy.

            I can see, I can hear, but I can't walk.

            (signed)

            13 and happy