Four Secrets to Happiness

Do you know that God wants us live well on earth? We are to have more happy days than sad days because Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10)

So if you want more happiness in your life, here’s how the Bible tells us… “If you want to enjoy life
    and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
    and your lips from telling lies.
¹¹ Turn away from evil and do good.
    Search for peace, and work to maintain it” 1 Peter 3:10-11.

From the scripture above, we can see 4 secrets to happiness

1. Keep your tongue from speaking evil: In the kingdom of God, we say what God says. we do as Jesus does and if Jesus speaks life, we speak the same. We don’t use our words carelessly because we will be judged for idle words spoken(Matthew 12:36). We are also called to not be insultive. Jesus was insulted and cursed but he never gave his abusers the same treatment. I wonder about Christians that curse because that’s not God’s nature. We are light in this dark world. The Holy Spirit helps us live for Him, will you let him help you?
2. Keep your tongue from telling lies : Lying seems to be normal these days “as long as you are not hurting anyone” they say. The thing about lying is that you cannot live in faith while lying because your spirit will just think it is one of your many lies. Also satan is called the Father of lies so if you keep lying(John 8:44), you might just be proving who your father is. The point here is to speak words that will glorify Jesus because in glorifying Jesus we find happiness.
3. Turn away from evil and do good : It is expected that when we receive the life of Jesus, we allow Him help us live for him. We repent and walk with Him in the light. if you are engaged in secret sins that no body knows, it is time to come clean. Trust me, I’ve been there and it is an awful place to be in. God sees you and spirit beings can see you as well. There is really nothing that is secret. Turning away from evil and doing good will also improve your emotional and mental wellbeing. you wont have to be constantly looking over your shoulder. Let the Holy Spirit help you live for Him today.
4. Search for Peace and work to maintain it: Have you ever been fighting with someone and when you see them you feel stomach ache or your heart begins to flutter in a weird manner? well I’ve been there and it is not a palatable feeling. It also brings a gap between you and God. There is just no need for that. if you have an issue with someone, do all you can in your power to fix it and move on. It will help your relationship with Jesus and keep you happy, healthy and stable. “¹⁵ “If another believer sins against you,go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. ¹⁶ But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses” – Matthew 18:15 Lastly, If you do not know Jesus, consider this an invitation to know Him. Ask Him into your life He loves you so much. You are loved, Favour