How To Be Happy

Read: Psalm 146

Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help. --- Psalm 146:5

The Bible In One Year:
Genesis 27-28
Matthew 8:18-34

Everyone wants to be happy. But many fail in their quest to find that elusive prize because they are looking in the wrong places.

Proverbs 16:20 tells us, "Whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he." And Psalm 146:5 indicates that happiness comes to those who find their help and hope in God.

The foundation for happiness is a proper relationship with the Lord. But to fully experience that happiness, we must build on that foundation in practical ways. I found this list of Ten Rules for Happier Living:

1. Give something away.
2. Do a kindness.
3. Give thanks always.
4. Work with vim and vigor.
5. Visit the elderly and learn from their experience.
6. Look intently into the face of a baby and marvel.
7. Laugh often --- it's life lubricant.
8. Pray to know God's way.
9. Plan as though you will live forever --- you will.
10. Live as though today is your last day on earth.

These are excellent ideas for living a happy life. Undergird each of these rules with praise, and your happiness will be complete. "Praise the LORD, O my soul! While I live I will praise the LORD" [Ps. 146:1-2]. --- Richard De Haan

Happiness is to know the Savior,
Living a life within His favor,
Having a change in my behavior,
Happiness is the Lord. --- Stanphill

TRUSTING AND OBEYING THE LORD BRINGS TRUE HAPPINESS.