An older client who’s worked for TLC for 18 months talks of his plans for the future. He wants to pay court fines, get his driver’s license, then a car.
To do all that he needs several thousand dollars for fines. Plus money for a vehicle and insurance. Also there’s the monthly fee for an interlocking device for a year because he was convicted of DUI last time he drove. Money he doesn't have.
So he faces the issue of finding a job without a car, a necessity for his work in construction and maintenance. So what to do?
During the same conversation he also says he’s never been happier – that he’s finally found contentment. And a sense of purpose while working to help maintain TLC’s buildings.
Which brings the obvious question: why do anything? This is the longest he’s been sober in 40 years. Why not keep doing what he's doing, what's bringing him happiness?
After all there are unhappy people who supposedly have it all. They have great jobs and money. Fame. Power. Prestige. Supposedly all the ingredients of happiness in today’s world. Yet some are so unhappy that they get into alcohol or drugs and continue on a path of self-destruction.
My suggestion is that this client seek God’s will as he makes plans. After all, how much happiness do we need?
