Are you content

What or who do you allow to control whether you are happy when things get rough or just seemingly out of control circumstances come your way. Most believe they are unhappy because of the actions or attitudes of those around them. The failure to be happy may be seen by some due to hard financial times, the failure to find good steady employment. For others not being popular and having a lot of friends or party invites is the result of their hard or tough breaks in 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 for many. For a lot of people they could be happy if ... they had the right job, larger  bank account, different spouse, connected friends, perfect boyfriend or girlfriend, larger home in better neighborhood, expensive new automobile, and rich parents. Some would choose to have no problems, no debt, being able to afford any thing they wanted, 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 usually 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 happiness regardless of our circumstances. The path to true happiness lies in a personal relationship with God through His son Jesus the Christ who paid the price for our sins. Those who accept by faith His plan for our life will be blessed now and forever. Make study of the Bible and time of prayer the 1st part of your day and you will find the path to real happiness.