The secret to happiness

Happiness doesn't stem from wealth or success. Getting a good job is what we'd all hope for, but getting that job solely to make money leaves a certain emptiness. If we put our time and energy into things that ignore God's Kingdom, we are wasting time. Success and money won't make us truly happy. What will? Read Psalm 112 (It's only 10 verses. Go on). When we 'fear' the Lord, which simply means to respect and honour him, and take joy in doing what he tells us to, we'll be truly happy.

Paul puts this into perspective for us: 'But Christ has shown me that what I once thought was valuable is worthless. Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have given up everything else and count it all as garbage. All I want is Christ and to know that I belong to him. I could not make myself acceptable to God by obeying the Law of Moses. God accepted me simply because of my faith in Christ' (Philippians 3:7-9 CEV).

Before Paul became an apostle, he had a fearsome reputation, but he gave it up to follow Jesus. He said that nothing compared to knowing and following Jesus. And where did he say it from? From a rotten, stinking prison. Even in there, with Jesus, Paul had everything he needed.



So what now? Today, are you joyful or weighed down with the demands around you? What in your life do you need to re-evaluate? Thank Jesus that he's the not-so-secret secret to your happiness.





— SCRIPTURE —

'How joyful are those who fear the Lord...obeying his commands.' Psalm 112:1 NLT
— SOULFOOD —

2 Chr 22-24, John 12:12-19, Ps 102:1-11, Pro 27:7-9