If You're Happy

Proverbs 3:13 - Happy is the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.

Today I’ve had the little song “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” stuck in my head. Perhaps you remember it too…

“If you’re happy and you know it…say Amen!

If you’re happy and you know it…say Amen!

If you’re happy and you know, then your life will surely show it, if you’re happy and you know it, say Amen!”

I think we can all agree, that life isn’t the consistent proverbial “bowl of cherries,” but our lives are blessed regardless – that is to say, if you’re a Christian and you have a personal relationship with Jesus. There’s a peace, coupled with happiness, which the true Believer cannot extinguish.

Today I watched a cat chase its tail for several minutes. It was on a high-impact, full-out, high speed chase to catch its long, fluffy tail! After several minutes, it gave up, panting, tongue hanging out, and collapsed onto the cool cement to reconsider his strategy. The expression on his face was pure sadness. I felt bad for him. It reminded me that often we humans "chase" happiness like that.

It isn’t humanly possible to be “over the moon” happy 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Because, let’s face it, life is full of obstacles, disappointments, and frustrations. However, for the Christian it is important to remind ourselves that NOTHING OR NOBODY can take away our joy in Christ – our true happiness!

The Bible does not promise that as Christians we will have a countless supply of happier experiences than the non-Believer.  The Bible (God’s infallible Word) promises that the Christian has a better life to come – not better circumstances here on Earth! There’s a distinct difference.

What’s the secret to happiness you ask? My best and briefest answer…Jesus Christ. How do we obtain happiness? It isn’t a show-boat characteristic. It isn’t by laughing loudly and being the center of attention. Happiness – real happiness-STARTS with God. On the inside.  

Have you considered that God wants YOU to be happy? It’s true! God wants His children to be happy. But!  (Isn’t there always a “but!”) He wants us to obtain happiness – but it’s not a destination.  Happiness is the landscape we experience as we live closer to God in obedience. Happiness is the RESULT of a “God First” attitude and lifestyle!

So, if you’re happy and you know it, THEN YOUR LIFE will surely show it! If you’re happy and you know it…say Amen!

Look UP my friends!