Practical Keys to Happy Living

Psalm 1:1-6
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Here are a few practical keys to being happy:

1. Personally know the salvation which is in Jesus Christ.
2. Be an active member of a New Testament Baptist Church.
3. Meditate regularly on God’s Word, the King James Bible.
4. Fulfill you God-given responsibilities.
5. Confess and forsake your sins.
6. Faithfully spend time in prayer to God.
7. Praise and thank God in every situation.
8. Practice the presence of God by disciplining yourself to see all of life and every circumstance from a God-centered point of view.
9. Us the gifts, abilities, and resources God has given you to live for God’s glory and the good of others.
10. Replace every pessimistic, defeatist thought with a Biblical thought.
11. Regularly seek fellowship with God’s people.
12. Focus on becoming more like Jesus Christ in your character and attitude.
13. Take care of yourself physically (sleep, exercise, diet).
14. Enjoy the variety of good things God has provided… in other words, count your many blessings.