12 Golden Principles For Experiencing Happiness - Part 1

1. Trust In The Lord
You will never experience true happiness until you
can trust in Jesus Christ (if you don’t know Him yet,
turn to the Prayer To Receive Salvation page after
Day 31 at the back of this book). When all else fails,
he remains faithful and true. Trust His Word because
it works (Hebrews 4:12). Trust His love because it’s
never deficient in compassion (1 Corinthians 13:8).
Trust His Spirit because He is all-powerful and well
able to work a miracle for you (Romans 8:11). “O
taste and see that the Lord [our God] is good! Blessed
(happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who trusts
and takes refuge in Him.” (Psalm 34:8, AMP)

2. Embrace God’s Peace
Most often you are your worst critic. Don’t be so hard
on yourself anymore. Accept Christ’s peace and
forgiveness, which allow you to experience the
happiness that God provides. Saint Francis De Sales
said, “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have
patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in
considering your own imperfections, but instantly
set about remedying them – every day begin the task
anew.” “And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)

3. Remain Thankful
If you’re foolish, then you’ll count your problems.
But if you’re wise, then you’ll count your blessings!
Thankfulness is one of the keys to contentment. It is
the key to divine health and it is the key for
extraordinary opportunities. Gratitude is the key for
opening the door to more. The fullness of God’s
miraculous presence can only be experienced by a
thankful heart. It is even more important to express
it than only just to feel it. The famous preacher
William Arthur Ward said, “Feeling gratitude and not
expressing it is like wrapping a present and not
giving it.”
Show your thankfulness by writing an email, making
a phone call, or by reaching out to comfort those who
have comforted you. “Enter into His gates with
thanksgiving and a thank offering and into His courts
with praise! Be thankful and say so to Him, bless and
affectionately praise His name! For the Lord is good;
His mercy and loving-kindness are everlasting, His
faithfulness and truth endure to all generations.”
(Psalm 100:4-5, AMP)

4. Rejoice In The Lord Always
Rejoicing in the Lord positions you for the victory.
The enemy has been defeated. In the spiritual realm
your problems have already been overcome. When
you learn how to praise during the midnight
difficulties, it won’t be very long until the blessings of
morning come! This is something that you must
purpose to do. Declaring the victory will cause you to
feel different about your situation. Remember that
no weapon that’s been formed against you will
prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Hang on… keep going… don’t
lose faith. A promise is a promise. God is faithful to
fulfill His Word for you (1 Corinthians 1:9). You can
rejoice in Him. “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I
say it again—rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, NLT)

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