we have the ability to make money, then we should make money, whether it makes us happy or not. if we have the ability have a great influence, then we should have a great influence, whether it makes us happy or not. there will be plenty of time for happiness after we’re dead. but this life is a time of serving, and we should try to serve effectively, whether it makes us happy or not. with respect to god’s purposes in the world, my happiness is expendable.
whenever someone questions my goals and plans by saying that i am asserting my will over god’s will, the first question i want to 