Category Archives: Happiness
Jan 22, 2012
Choose Joy
Happiness isn’t just a random feeling; happiness is a choice. It’s a decision that we have to make by an act of our will. All throughout life, you’re going to have plenty of opportunities to lose your joy. We all go through disappointments. We all have times when things don’t go our way. It’s very easy to let the circumstances of life make us sour and dejected until we just go through the motions of day-to-day living. But if you’re going to live in victory, if you’re going to thrive the way God intends, you’ve got to make the decision that you’re going to enjoy your life. You’ve got to choose to be happy in spite of your circumstances, every single day.
Remember, this is the day that the Lord has made! Choose to rejoice and be glad in it! As you choose joy, you are tapping into His strength which will carry you through to victory all the days of your life!
Oct 18, 2011
To the Full
God has given you everything you need in order to enjoy your life. Think about that for a minute. What is keeping you from living life to the full? You may not be in the home you want. You may not have the exact job you would like. Maybe you’re single and really want to be married. If you focus on these temporary things, it opens the door to comparison and frustration.
It’s good to have big dreams. It’s good to want to increase. But if you start comparing yourself to others, it opens the door for the enemy to steal your joy. If you don’t learn to be happy where you are, you’ll never get to where you want to be. But if you’ll choose to be happy, refuse self-pity and refuse to complain, then you are sowing good seeds for God to take you where you want to be in your future. Friend, realize today that God is directing your steps. You have a future and a hope. Take joy in knowing that He is working all things together for your good according to His divine plan. Stay in faith, focus on Him and obey His commands. Soon, you’ll see those new doors open so you can walk boldly into the place of blessing God has in store for you!
Oct 15, 2011
I Got the Joy
Have you experienced something that has taken your joy and enthusiasm for your future? Today is the day to get it back! God has you here on purpose, for a purpose. It’s time to get excited about your future and learn to enjoy each and every day.
If you don’t make the conscious effort to keep your joy, not only will the enemy rob you of the joy that belongs to you, but he’ll rob your family and friends of the gift that you have to give them. When you have joy, you can use that joy to influence the people around you for good. Joy is strength, and when you have joy, you can offer strength to the people God has placed in your life. Today, draw the line in the sand and decide, “I’m not going to live another day negative, discouraged, sour and grumpy. I’m going to put a smile on my face. I’m going to live my life happy.” Choose to keep your heart open and let your faith in Him fill you with inexpressible and glorious joy!
Oct 14, 2011
Right Now
Many people are waiting for their circumstances to change in order to be happy and enjoy their lives. All the time I hear things like, “As soon as I get out of this problem, I’ll be happy.” “As soon as I lose ten pounds…as soon as my business grows…as soon as my child straightens up…” No, if you don’t put your foot down and decide to be happy right now, there will always be something to keep you from being happy.
God never intended for us to put off our happiness. We have a choice to make each and every day. We have to set our minds in the right direction. That’s why David said, “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.” He was saying, “This is the day to be happy; not tomorrow, not when the weather clears up. Not next week, when I don’t have to work so hard. Not next month, when I make it through this difficult time.” No, choose to honor the Lord right now by choosing to enjoy your life. Get rid of the excuses and be happy in the now!
Sep 24, 2011
You So Funny
When was the last time you had a good laugh? While laughter may seem like the last thing on your mind and priority list, it’s something we should make a vital part of our day to day life.
God created the gift of laughter to benefit our lives in so many ways. When we’re discouraged, uptight, or stressed, a simple smile or laugh can change a mood instantly. Not only does it relieve stress, rejuvenate us from the pressures of life and make us feel better, it is medically proven to release healing throughout our body. Laughter also helps bring down the relational walls in our lives and helps us connect with others better. Today take time to laugh. God desires that we live a full life of joy. Decide to be good natured and fun to be around. Look for the humor in life. Laugh today! It will change your life and those around you.
Aug 13, 2011
Your Choice
Every day we have the choice to choose how we will live; in happiness and gladness or in discouragement and frustration. Which do you choose? Your face will tell the tale.
If anyone has told you that; ‘life is fair, easy and a piece of cake,’ they were lying to you. Life is full of twists, turns and obstacles. We do get to choose though how we respond to these situations. You can choose to be happiness and gladness or discouragement and frustration. We can’t let the situation we are facing determine how we respond. No matter what comes your way; respond with happiness and gladness. I didn’t say to be glad or happy bad things happen, but we can still choose to be happy. No one is responsible for making us happy and glad but us. When we stop looking for others or material things to make us happy; then we will make huge strides to having an internal peace and joy that will lead to us being happy and glad despite life.