Happiness

In researching and writing on the topic of happiness, one of the verses I've enjoyed mediating on is Jeremiah 32:40, 41.

Have you ever read the classic children’s story Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? 

Before creatures ever came into the equation, what was God like? His basic persona and His character, that’s who He is. 

Randy discusses from Romans 8:23 how the Christian life has a mix of both joy and sorrow, but our attitude can reflect the joy of the Lord in spite of our circumstances. From an interview with pastor Greg Laurie at Harvest Church in Riverside, CA, on the topics of Heaven and suffering, November 2011.

Randy shares about God's perspective of true happiness from Philippians chapter 3, and the contrast with prosperity theology. (17 minutes)

Randy shares about God's perspective of true happiness from Luke chapter 6, and the contrast with prosperity theology. (32 minutes)

In this audio clip, Randy discusses the question of whether we should be concerned with our own happiness or God's happiness.