Proverbs 17:22- "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones."
Having a joyous and thankful heart is one of the key characteristics that a Christian must possess, in order to see their relationship with God flourish. God is looking for the purest of hearts to represent Him. If Christians drag around all the time, tired and sad, people are not going to be influenced to find God in their own life. In a world that is becoming more sinful and stressful, how can we make sure to be happy?
Find Wisdom: Proverbs 3:13 - "Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding." Wisdom comes from learning about God, and knowledge of God comes from the Bible. If we are to read and study our Bible, we can have the hope that comes from God's word, and have the knowledge to explain God's love to others. When there is hope, there is happiness.
Do Good: Ecclesiastes 3:12- "I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life." When we do right by God, we will find God's blessings. God rewards those that follows Him, and good works will not be in vain.
Be Content: Hebrews 13:5-"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." If we are unhappy with the things that we have now, nothing in the world will ever bring us happiness, because we are always going to want more. In reality, if we have God, we have everything. God's love is more than enough, and no possession can replace that.
Love Others: Galatians 5:14-"For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Hate take more energy than loving someone. Hate brings strife and darkness into a person's heart, while love cleanses the heart. If we are to love those around us, a positive outlook will follow.
Worship/Serve: Exodus 23:25- "And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee." When we praise God for what He has done for us, we will find joy in our hearts, for a grateful spirit is highly honored by God. By coming together in our place of worship, we can find happiness among our fellow Christians, and find encouragement from one another.
God is the center of happiness. If we are to follow Him, we are guaranteed an eternity of happiness in Heaven. No work of God will ever go in vain, for it will be cherished. Obey God and His word, and sadness and depression will be feelings of the past.
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