The world often presents a distorted view of happiness, looking for it through outside sources, possessions, and achievements. Happiness though, is found along a different path, a path that leads to a happiness that is not dependent on worldly things but rooted in a deep connection with yourself and I.
I want you to know that your happiness matters to Me. My teachings offer you the gift of life and belief, and above all else - hope. I want you to experience the fullness of joy that comes from knowing me and walking in my ways. Seek Me above all else, and you will find the true source of happiness that surpasses anything this world can offer.
Finding happiness begins with embracing gratitude, and being thankful for the small things you might otherwise ignore. Learn to appreciate the blessings that surround you. During life's challenges, shift your focus to the goodness and beauty that exists. Express gratitude to Me for all that I have provided, and you will discover that a heart filled with gratitude is a heart filled with joy.
Seek to love others as I have loved you, for love is at the core of true happiness. When you extend love to those around you, when you offer compassion, kindness, and forgiveness, you will experience something special that is beyond measure. Love breaks down barriers, heals wounds, and brings about unity. In loving others, you reflect My nature and participate in the divine joy that flows from Me.
Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord (Proverbs 16:20). Where there is a path of meaning, there is a destination of happiness that is unmatched.
I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete (John 15:11). In verses that extend their thought to you, there is a message to always take home. This occasion calls for the message that joy breeds and evolves into a true state of constant happiness. This is yours for the taking.
Do not be deceived by the temporary pleasures that the world presents, even when you are alone and facing them. They may offer fleeting moments of contentment, but they do not satisfy the deepest longings of your soul. True and lasting happiness is found in aligning your life with My purposes and following My teachings. Seek righteousness, pursue justice, and walk humbly with Me. In doing so, you will experience a profound sense of fulfillment and pride.
It is essential to find joy in the little things you do each and every day. Too often, you allow worries about the future or regrets about the past to steal your happiness. Embrace the gift of each moment, for it is in the here and now that you can encounter Me most intimately. Release the burdens of the past and entrust your future into My hands. Be fully aware, cherishing the beauty of creation, the love of those around you, and the opportunities to serve and make a difference in the world.
Happiness does not mean the absence of suffering or pain. In this world, you will face trials and tribulations, but take heart, for I have overcome the world. In the midst of adversity, you can find a deep and abiding joy that comes from knowing that I am with you, comforting you, and carrying you through the storms. Trust in my promises and let the hope of eternity fill your hearts with joy, gaining strength from what you encounter.
Live a life of purpose. You have been uniquely created and gifted for a specific calling. Discover your passions, talents, and interests, and use them to bring glory to My name and serve others. When you align your life with the purpose I have for you, you will find a deep sense of love for all that goes beyond anything you could imagine.
“Do not ignore what you feel, for what you feel is real.