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Your Question:
Can I still find happiness if I lose everything?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've seen many people struggle with the idea that happiness is dependent on external circumstances. But the truth is, happiness is not just about what we have or achieve, but about our relationship with God and others. When we put the happiness of our spouse ahead of our own, we experience a joy that comes from serving others, not just using them for our own gain. In fact, Scripture teaches us that joy is not just a feeling, but a choice. We can choose to rejoice in the midst of sorrow, and that's exactly what Jesus tells us to do (Ps. 126:1-2). It's not always easy, but when we focus on serving others and putting their needs before our own, we experience a happiness that's not dependent on external circumstances. This is the kind of happiness that lasts a lifetime, and even forever. As someone who's been married for 19 years, I can attest to the fact that happiness is not just about individual fulfillment, but about the joy we experience in relationships. When we put the happiness of our spouse ahead of our own, we experience a joy that's not just about ourselves, but about the other person. And that's a joy that's worth striving for, because it's a joy that brings us closer to God and to each other.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
systematic theology
wayne grudem
mere christianity
c s lewis
historical adam
stanley gundry
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