Happily Ever After

Lately, I’ve fallen in love with the song, “Happily Ever After,” by the band He Is We. There’s a few lines from the song that I keep thinking about, lines that make me consider my perspective in life. 

We all want to know, how it ends.

I am guilty of this! How often I’ve wondered, “When am I going to find a girl to date?” “When will I find a job I love?” “When will I feel comfortable with the person I am, and the progress I’m making?” “Will I start a family in college?” The questions are infinite, and the curiosity, at times, painfully keen. That’s natural; it’s human, and it’s understandable. We want to know if our efforts will pay off, if our character will be appreciated, and, perhaps most importantly, if we will be loved. We’re just like the singer of this song, meekly requesting, “Skip to the ending. . . I’d like to know.” 

Can you tell me, do I end up happy?

This is the question, above all, that I think opens my mind. Have you ever asked yourself this question? It’s not a bad question. Regardless of what people may think, it’s not a question loaded with self-pity or doubt, but it’s an honest question that can lead to personal growth.

Consider the following questions:

Am I making decisions that will end in a happy life? 

Am I living joyfully? 

Do I need to change anything in my life to ensure future happiness?

Am I being reckless, or overly focused on the present?

Do I remember what I want, in the end?

I’ve thought about this question a lot lately, and I’ve come to a surprising conclusion: I know that I will end up happy. Where do I find the audacity to say such a thing? It’s not a boast centered in my personal strengths, but an acknowledgment of faith and belief in Jesus Christ. He has promised that no good thing will be withheld from those who love Christ Jesus; or in other words, those who do their best, to be their best. 

I may not know the details, but I know where I’ll end up: with my family, happy, forever. There is no greater promise than that of eternal family and eternal growth. It is the promise extended to all, if they will follow the Savior. 

So, regardless of what ever doubts I may have about myself or my circumstances, I can press forward, confident that things will work out eventually, because I have God on my side. I’ll find a girlfriend, and later, a wife! I’ll finish my education, and find a job. I’ll end up happy, no matter what happens. We are all worthy of happiness; and worthy of rescue from present circumstances. 

Happily ever after, wouldn’t you know?