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HAPPINESS (hap·pi·ness)
Definition of Happiness: state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy (wordnetweb.princeton.edu).
As youth and young adults who are waiting for the FACE2FACE with Jesus, we have lots to be grateful and happy for. People with hope actually have reasons to smile, sing, and laugh. I am not trying to say that Christians never get sad or depressed at times, but once we understand our hope, we have many reasons to be happy. Happiness is contagious; there is no better advertising for Jesus and our Hope, than a happy, joyful, smiling youth or young adult. There is no worst advertising for Jesus and our hope than a bitter, harsh, somber youth or young adult. The Bible says: “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4).
Bible Highlights on Happiness
“I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.” (Psalm 16:8,9)
“Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.” (Psalm 119:111)
“Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!” (Psalm 126:5)
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (Rom.12:15)
“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (Isaiah 61:10)
“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Heb. 13:5)
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)
“Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100)
“I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD!" (Psalm 122:1)
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” (III John 1:4)
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,” (James 1:2)
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