Being Happy

Who really controls your happiness when things get tough or just hectic, seemingly out of control circumstances that constantly come your way. Many think they are or become unhappy because of the actions of those around them which may or may not be considered self directed me first or nothing attitudes. The failure to be happy may be considered by some to be the result of hard financial times, the failure to be hired for employment we really wanted or thought we should have gotten. For some not being popular with a lot of friends or party invites is the result of bad or lacking parents or just hard knocks of life. To others it is the failure of their spouse, boy or girl friend to meet their expectations that is cause of unhappiness. Not making enough money or having the right job title is source of unhappiness according to some. For many they could be happy if ... they had right job, large enough bank account, right spouse, right friends, right boyfriend, right girlfriend, large home in good neighborhood, fancy new automobile, and rich parents. For others it would be no problems, no debt, being able to afford any thing they wanted when they wanted it, vacations around the world, or just a vacation home at the beach. Now you might find something listed that you think would ensure your happiness now and over time, however if you look around or read the news you will find that those who are super rich, famous, hold positions of prestige or power have lots of problems and are most often unhappy insecure people. So lets consider the basics, being happy long term is not the result of ones circumstances, it has to be something else. When you find someone who is truly a happy person you have found someone who has decided to be content with what they have regardless of their circumstances. It is when we learn to be content with what we have rather than dwelling on what we do not have, that we can obtain a life of happiness that can not be taken from us no matter what comes our way. The path to true happiness lies in knowing God and His love for us as shown by His son Jesus the Christ paying the price for our sins and accepting by faith His plan for our life which is able to bring us blessing now and forever. Make study of the Bible and time of prayer the 1st part of your day and you will be on path to real happiness. Contentment is best learned through a personal relationship with God. May you find true happiness for your life.