Wanna Be Happy???

Do you use Google Search? I must admit, I Google everything. My name and the names of people in my family. Things that I see on the internet to find out if they are true or just a rumor. Restaurants and stores that I'm thinking about patronizing. Even for commentary on scriptures that I think about writing about.
Next to Wal-Mart, Google is my other vice.
So, I was thinking about things to talk to you about and the word "happy" popped into my head.
Well, it was more like the song lyrics popped in my head, but that's because that song is EVERYWHERE!!!
Anyway, I Googled it and a lot of interesting things came up. Of course, this song that I can't seem to get away from covered the majority of the findings, but a few other things were found as well. Quotes and other songs, pictures of food and families, movies and even a picture of a bed came up.
I don't even wanna know what that was about.
I was thinking about the different things that I rely on to make me happy. My husband, my children, my church, even my writing. They all give me a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, but do they really make me happy?
Mostly no.

Psalm 119:35

"your laws make me happy.

I never forget about your word." (GW)

 

 

There are a lot of things in the world that can enhance our happiness. Our families, our ministry, jobs and even our husbands. But, I think that one of the problems that we have when we are in search of that magic wand to "make" us happy, we end up disappointed. Nothing can make us happy; especially not our husbands. He's a man and, perfect though you might see him, he has flaws. Anything with flaws will fail. It is inconceivable that your husband will do everything to your satisfaction. I'm sure he's a wonderful dude; I know mine is. But He's not perfect. Only God is.

The only way that we can truly be happy is to find our joy in the Lord. He's the Giver of Life, so why wouldn't He know how to make you happy? He's perfect in every way, and He knows you better than you know yourself.

If you want to truly be happy, ask God to show you what makes Him happy about you. Then do that. It is inevitable that your life's happiness will increase, and the happiness that you find through your marriage and other aspects of your life will only get better. Look to His Word and ask Him through prayer. He'll show you, because he promised:

James 1:5

"If need wisdom,

Ask our generous God,

And He will give it to you.

He will not rebuke you for asking."

Remember, God wants you to be happy. He would love for you to ask Him, so He can show you the way....

 

What are some of the things that enhance your happiness?

Please share, you might help someone else....