Are You Really Happy?
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This page is a Christian encouragement article exploring what true happiness is and how to find it. It emphasizes that real happiness isn’t in possessions or circumstances, but in living in God’s will, loving God and others, and finding contentment in what we already have. You contrast temporary, circumstance‑based happiness with deeper joy that comes from a relationship with Christ, share personal reflections and quotes (including Pastor Stuart Briscoe’s), and offer related questions, resources, and multiple Bible verses to help readers seek joy, peace, and purpose in God rather than in their “happenings.”
John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”
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When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery. ~ Maxim Gorky
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What Is Happiness? Are You Really Happy?
Real happiness is about loving God and others, although I enjoyed playing basketball growing up!
Happiness is loving God and loving others.
Happiness and joy aren’t the same; your circumstances shape happiness, but fun and comfort come from God in your heart!
When you are asked, ” Are you happy? Or how are you doing? What is your usual response? One significant mistake many people make is comparing themselves to others.
Not every moment of my day is full of joy and happiness, but in the big picture, I find that a sunny day is interrupted by some sad moments here and there.
The problem arises when we allow those terrible moments or situations to affect us. You may say it will mess up the rest of my day.
When I was younger and less mature, this was more of a daily practice. As I got older and a little wiser, I learned to detach from my feelings so the so-called bad feelings wouldn’t dominate the rest of the day.
Dwelling on, replaying old tapes, and keeping records of the wrongs others have done to you are sure ways to prevent your day from reaching its maximum potential for happiness. ~ Bill Greguska
Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
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It would be a lie to say I was full of happiness every moment of every day, but I can tell you my life has direction and purpose because of my relationship with God. To find happiness in your heart, you need to define what absolute joy is and know where to find it. My former Pastor, Stuart Briscoe from Elmbrook Church, has a tongue-twisting yet so very exact definition of happiness that goes like this:
“Many people feel that their happiness is directly related to their happenings.
If their happenings happen the way they want them to, they are happy.
But if things happen the way they want them to happen, they are unhappy!” ~ Pastor Stuart Briscoe
If this describes you, you can now choose to find your true happiness and encouragement by following the example and teaching of Jesus Christ. Just to let you know, my life has changed because of my relationship with God through His Son. I am still growing and not quite where I want to be yet, but I’m sure NOT where I used to be! We are all works in progress.
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Some Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:
Psalm 37:4 ESV
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Ecclesiastes 3:12 ESV
I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live;
Philippians 4:4 ESV
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
Proverbs 14:13 ESV
Even in laughter, the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.
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More Specific Scriptures To Encourage You:
Philippians 4:7 ESV
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV
For Christ’s sake, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Proverbs 16:20 ESV
Whoever thinks about the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 3:13 ESV
Also, everyone should eat, drink, and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God’s gift to man.
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Are You Really Happy?
Happiness is a big part of human life, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that material or financial possessions are what ultimately bring us joy. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth; true happiness comes from enjoying what we already have. My sense of humor is a precious quality I couldn’t live without. Life can be difficult, yet a spoonful of laughter makes it much easier to swallow.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Happiness is like a bottle of perfume; you cannot pour it on others without getting a few drops on yourself.” We need to redefine our definition of “Happiness.” God’s purpose for us isn’t just to be happy, but to be obedient, which leads to fulfillment along the way. Are you happy? Let’s focus not only on acquiring more things but also on cherishing what we already have while staying faithful to God’s plan for our lives, because that’s where true happiness lies! ~ Bill Greguska
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