I Just Want to be Happy!

SCRIPTURE
(I Tim. 6:6&9) "But godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment. . . But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction."


OBSERVATION
Paul is instructing the younger Timothy on the destructive vises that tend to tempt most people and lead them astray. He wants Timothy to instruct the believers that an attitude of contentment paired with God honoring actions leads to true fulfillment in life.


APPLICATION
How often do marriages end because one of the spouses is not "happy" and they believe God wants them to be "happy." They deserve to be "happy." When asked for specifics of what happiness is, these discontent individuals have no idea of what they are running after. They are just looking for a feeling. When feelings dictate our choices destruction is just around the corner. Seek to live in a godly manner and chose to be content in the provisions and direction of the Lord.

PRAYER
Lord, by faith I believe that You will provide all my needs. I will be content with Your plans and direction for my life. Give me Your discernment to know your direction and the specifics of what it means to be trully "happy."