“Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand” (Philippians 2:4 The Message). The starting point for all happiness is the moment you shift the focus away from yourself. If all you think about is yourself, you’re going to be a pretty miserable person. If you truly want... Continue Reading →

“I thank God for the help you gave me” (Philippians 1:5 NCV). Paul wrote the book of Philippians to the church that he started in Philippi, where a woman named Lydia opened up her home and, along with others, welcomed Paul to the city. The Philippian church even helped fund Paul’s missionary journeys. In Philippians 1:5,... Continue Reading →

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God” (Philippians 1:3 NLT).   If you want to have healthy relationships, start with an attitude of gratitude. You will be far happier and enjoy your relationships more if you develop the habit of being grateful for the people in your life.Philippians 1:3 says, “Every time... Continue Reading →

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21 NIV). Happiness comes from service and giving your life away. Until you understand this, you’re not going to be happy for much of your life. Happiness does not come from self-gratification. It comes from self-sacrifice.Paul knew that to be happy, he had... Continue Reading →

“If by continuing to live I can do more worthwhile work, then I am not sure which I should choose. I am pulled in two directions. I want very much to leave this life and be with Christ, which is a far better thing; but for your sake it is much more important that I... Continue Reading →

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace” (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT). In Philippians 4:6-7 we find one of the most difficult teachings in the entire Bible to obey: “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about... Continue Reading →

“Sing out your thanks to him; sing praises to our God” (Psalm 147:7 TLB). Learning to thank God for what he has given us is an important part of our spiritual journey. So how do you make gratitude to God an integral part of your life?One of the most important ways to do it is by... Continue Reading →

“O Lord, now I have heard your report, and I worship you in awe” (Habakkuk 3:2 TLB). If you want to hear God speak, worship God.In other words, thank him for his presence in your life and for being interested in the details of your life. Thank him for answering your prayers: “O Lord, now I have... Continue Reading →

For my determined purpose is that I may . . . progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly” (Philippians 3:10 AMP). Happiness is found in getting to know God a little bit better every day.In Philippians 3:10, Paul said, “For... Continue Reading →