“If there is an itch one does want to scratch: but it is much nicer to have neither the itch nor the scratch. As long as we have the itch of self-regard we shall want the pleasure of self-approval.” C. S. Lewis

We covet so many things. A good many of them are downright bad for us. Most of the time it is the pursuit of some pleasure that gets us into trouble. God imparts joy to put the last touches on pleasures when they are rightly taken from His hand. We would be wise to choose nothing that offers pleasure, yet has no joy in it.  Pleasure should add to our joy instead of stealing from it. ~“At your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Ps.16 Conversations Within” ts 11/29/2015