Friday, November 13 Happy is the people whose God is Jehovah!​—Ps. 144:15.

[Áine]

Friday, November 13

Happy is the people whose God is Jehovah!—Ps. 144:15.

 

Being the Source of happiness, God wants us to be happy, and he gives us many reasons to rejoice. (Deut. 12:7;Eccl. 3:12, 13) In today’s world, though, being happy may be a challenge. Why? Stressful events—such as when a loved one dies or is disfellowshipped or when faced with a divorce or the loss of a job—can rob us of happiness. Domestic strife and a breakdown in peaceful communication can erode our sense of well-being. Ridicule by workmates or classmates, religious persecution, or imprisonment can undermine our happiness. So can deteriorating health, chronic illness, or depression. Nevertheless, Jesus Christ, “the happy and only Potentate,” delighted in bringing comfort and happiness to people. (1 Tim. 6:15; Matt. 11:28-30) In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus identified a number of qualities that can contribute to our happiness despite distressing trials in Satan’s world. w18.09 17-18 ¶1-3

[Friends just call me Ross]

I have this text on a plaque on my office wall.

 

 

[boodles]

Being mild-tempered, wow, what a great quality! I need to work on that, and so does the world in general.