Hannah Montana

And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD;It shall rejoice in His salvation
Psalm 35:9

Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Luke 15:10

These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Acts 13:52

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 14:17



Ok, I could go on for days with all the scripture that talks about joy. The bottom line is that joy does not come from money, things, or fame. This is what Miley Cyrus learned in her new movie called Hannah Montana: the Movie.



I took my 6 year old daughter to see this movie last night. We both loved it. But as Miley's character learned, happiness comes from things in life that are not things. Now, this movie is not about Jesus. No. But, it does have morals and values. There was no sex. No ugly words. No gyrating of lower body parts. It was clean and funny.



The plot of the movie was that Miley/Hannah had gotten caught up in the "wordly" side of her fame and it was changing her on the inside. Her dad took her "home" to Tennessee where she could reconnect to her family and her roots. She discovered there what joy really meant...and she realized money and fame really was an illusion.



A wise man once told me, "If you are not happy before the money, you won't be happy with the money." It is true. Think about all the lottery winners who, in three years, are right back where they started. Now, it may have to do with poverty mentality. (that is another story another time) But, buying things will not bring joy to you. Buying things will only clutter up your house. At the end of the day, things will be the same. (think of Michael Jackson)(sad)



God wants us to get joy from Him. From His word and seeking His face. And from the blessings He gives us...which are usually not things. Have you counted your blessings lately and thanked Him for them? Why not?



Think about that.