Happiness

Happiness Comes by Serving Others

The key to this passage is found in verse 17 – “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.” The sequence is important, which is humbleness, holiness and then happiness. Happiness is the by- product of a life that is lived in humbleness and holiness (vv. 12-17). The world thinks that …

Fear God Because Death Comes Quickly

This chapter seems to be saying, “Don’t be upset because youth fades” (v. 1). Be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth.” As Christians, we must learn to be content even in our aging body. God takes us through the cyc …

A Prayer For The Nation

David was the General MacArthur of his day, a conquering hero. He begins this stirring psalm by remembering past victories and enemies who have been subdued under him (v. 2). He had a personal relationship with God who is strong, solid, and immovable, yet warm, loving, and …

Praise For The Word of God

Psalm 119 is the longest of the psalms. With 176 verses it is the longest chapter in the Bible. Every verse, except 4 or 5 contains a synonym for the Word of God. The Word of God is spoken of as “His Testimonies”, “His ways”, “Your precepts”, and “Your statutes”. It has an interesting …

The Secret of Happiness

This psalm is a favorite of millions. This Psalm is probably the best-known passage in the Old Testament. It is a testimony by David to the Lord’s faithfulness throughout his life. No other psalm comes close to its popularity. It was written by David, but we cannot be sure as to when. The …

IllustrationAre Most People Happy?

Are most people happy? Dennis Wholey, author of Are You Happy? reports that according to expert opinion, perhaps only 20 percent of Americans are happy. Those experts would probably agree with the wry definition of happiness offered by psychiatrist Thomas Szasz, who said, “ …

IllustrationWholey: Are You Happy?

Dwight L. Moody says it well, “Happiness is caused by things that happen around me, and circumstances will mar it; but joy flows right on through trouble; joy flows on through the dark; joy flows in the night as well as in the day; joy flows all through persecution and oppos …

IllustrationSchaeffer Says Our Greatest Need is to Be Happy

Several years ago in an interview during his battle with cancer, theologian Francis Schaeffer said, “The only way to be foolishly happy in this world is to be young enough, well enough, and have money enough, and not give a care about other people. But as soon as you don’t h …

IllustrationYes, Smiles do Count

Yes smiles do count! Holiday Inn, when looking for 500 people to fill positions for a new facility, interviewed …

IllustrationHoliness, Not Happiness Is The Chief End of Man

Holiness, not happiness, is the chief end of man (Oswald Chambers). …