Happiness that lasts

A small clay lamp steadily burning with a full round flame, oil overflowing slightly from its rim onto the saucer beneath.

Lord our God, please help us always find our joy in being devoted to you, because our happiness is full and lasting when we keep on serving you, the source of every good thing. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.

Psalm 100:2 (BSB)

Adapted from an ancient Leonine collect, tr. William Bright (1864), in plain words. The verse is from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Drawing: Mutter.