What Does “Happy” Mean?

I have been guilty of saying, “I am just not happy!” What a negative thing to admit. Should I be content in whatever state I am in as Paul says in scripture or am I to wrestle and confess as David in Psalms over my mistakes? I think my answer is yes to both!

Ever tried to balance something on a scale? It is virtually impossible to keep the balance on the scale. If you are quick handed you can adjust the scales to find a balance. In Proverbs you will find the outcome of an imbalanced scale when trying to cheat another person of goods.

I have heard for years, “we just have to find a balance in our lives.” Is balance possible or probable?

So- what does “Happy” mean to you and how do you find that state of “Happy?”

I cannot find “happy” in people, places, things; I mean happy that last more than a few moments. I find disappointment in people, places and things.

My “happy” state of mind comes when I am in a quiet corner talking to God. Or sitting outside looking up towards the heavens watching and waiting for God to show me things in the heavens. I also find “happy” when I can give to others, pray for others or encourage!

Are you in a state of “discontent?” Why?

Ecclesiastes 3:11-13

11- He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

12- I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.

13- That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.

Related posts:

  1. Is Anyone Happy?
  2. Keeping A Happy Heart!
  3. Happy are the People…
  4. Happy Thanksgiving
  5. Happy Birthday!
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