We hear the word “happy” all the time. There are happy dances, happy songs and happy happenings. We celebrate happiness, embrace happiness, as well as search for happiness. And just how do you know if someone is happy? They are usually bubbling with it, right? You know when someone is happy.

Of course, there are those who may not be “happy” about something. An artist might say, “I’m not happy with this piece of work.” A race car driver might say, “I’m not happy with the way my car is handling.” A business person might say, “I’m not happy with the way this deal turned out.”

For some, happiness can sometimes be elusive. Happiness can be fleeting. Happiness is only as good as long as there’s something around the corner to make you happy once again.

Obviously the question we must ask is, “What does it really mean to be happy?” Let’s see what God’s Word has to say about happiness.

I spent a little time with a few verses of Scripture, my colored pencils and the Lord this morning. These few verses give us four elements to happiness! Take a look.

“God’s blessings follow you and await you at every turn; when you don’t follow the advice of those who delight in wicked schemes, when you avoid sin’s highway, when judgment and sarcasm beckon you, but you refuse. For you, the Eternal’s Word is your happiness. It is your focus—from dusk to dawn. You are like a tree, planted by flowing, cool streams of water that never run dry. Your fruit ripens in its time; your leaves never fade or curl in the summer sun. No matter what you do, you prosper.” (Psalm 1:1-3 – The Voice)

Did you see the four elements to happiness? Here they are.

Element 1

Follow good advice

Element 2

Follow the path of righteousness

Element 3

Allow delightful, encouraging words to flow from your lips

Element 4

Focus on God’s Word…day and night

Perhaps you are missing one of these elements. If so, why not spend some time with God today and allow Him to begin His work in that area of your life? I don’t know about you, but I want to be like that tree that flourishes and produces good fruit and lives well. Today I pray that you will find your happiness in God.

Looking forward to a happy day!

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna