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Happiness in Hard Times
These 3 simple steps and Bible verses will help you overcome financial worries.
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These are troubling times. The recent economic downturn has brought unemployment and crushing financial losses to many. Families are struggling, individuals are unhappy and discouraged. Many people face each day filled with worry and fear. Perhaps you—or someone you love—is about to give in to despair.
But there’s good news, too! Terrific news, really. Here it is: No matter what happens, God is ready and waiting to give you confidence and joy. How? It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Read—and believe—your Bible.
The Bible shows us that God desires our happiness, in spite of the problems that come to all of us. The Psalmist wrote, “I will be glad and rejoice in You” (Psalm 9:2), and “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (30:5). Isaiah wrote, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation” (12:3), and “You shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace” (55:12).
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2. Leave hurts behind.
Do you sometimes feel hopeless or helpless? Are there hurts from your past that are still painful? If so, you are not alone. The Bible tells us that “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalms 46:1). Anger can be an important step in the healing process. Then, asking God to forgive all those who have hurt you can set you free—and put you on the road to happiness.
3. Get creative with giving.
The Bible tells us, “You’re far happier giving than getting” (Acts 20:35, The Message). What can you do to help? Look around for opportunities you may be missing—give money to a good cause, organize a fund-raising event, tutor at your local school, read to an elderly neighbor, or lift the spirits of those closest to you by thanking them for the many things they do.
Yes, these are troubling times. But God is still in control! And happiness has much less to do with your checkbook and everything to do with your heart. So read your Bible, let go of past hurts, and reach out to others. Then get ready for joy.
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This will sound crazy but: "Though he was rich, he made himself poor so that we might be rich"
That is part of the covenant. He has delivered my family from total financial devastation. To being financially blessed "beyond what I could ask or think". Believe, give, tithe, offer, give alms, believe, pray, "declare those things that be not as though they were", and you will soon be amazed by the power you have already been given to handle any situation.
Malachi 3:10
If you want to be blessed pay your tithes and offerings. God will provide, trust in him, believe on him. Live for him.
AMEN! God's Word says in Malachi...'try Me and see if I will not pour you out a blessing you cannot contain'. God is faithful and HIS WORD never fails!
Amen to that. i completely agree
It is easy for people who have alot of money and no financial worries to tell the rest of us to feel joyful and not worry!!!!
That's not true. People who have money are also unhappy and as miserable as us who dont. If you have God then you will have a joy like no other regardless of what's going on around you. I know this by experience
Sheila I have joy but I also have sadness cause I can't get help.I know this my problem and I have to face my own problem,but how could one do so much an little amount of time.I tries to get this $ 200 dollar so I wouldn't be going to court,but I guess time is not on myside to get help and I am not able to work it is real hard and you need all kind of thing for you as well your house etc Dianne.
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