Happiness
If you could have any one thing in life, absolutely anything, what would it be? Prosperity? A better body? Good health? A long life? A great marriage? A better job? A fabulous career? What?
If you answer, "Prosperity," I might respond, "What good is prosperity without health?" If you answer, "Great health, " I could point out a lot of healthy people who are miserable because they hate their jobs or don't make enough money. No matter which answer you choose, I could point out someone who has exactly what you want and yet is unhappy.
The truth is, more money, better looks, better health, a better job, a better marriage, and even a longer life are really only a means to an end. What you really want goes one level deeper than that. What you really want is happiness. -Steven K. Scott
So, waht is happiness and how do we attain it? Sarah Young talks about happiness in her devotional, Jesus Calling, as being content in the Lord no matter where you are in life or what you're going through.
You can live as close to Me as you choose. I set up no barriers between us; neither do I tear down barriers that you erect. People tend to think their circumstances determine the quality of their lives. So they pour their energy into trying to control the situations. They feel happy when things are going well, and sad or frustrated when things don't turn out the way they'd hoped. They rarely question this correlation between their circumstances and feelings. Yet it is possible to be content in any and every situation.
Put more energy into trusting Me and enjoying My Presence. Don't let your well-being depend on your circumstances. Instead, connect your joy to My precious promises.:
Philippians 4:12