THE SECRET OF SUCCESS
Happiness is a powerful tool that God had given man for successful living. Wherever you find happiness, you will find success there. That is the reason why Satan had been fighting seriously against happiness. We must make a point very clear here – laughter is not happiness and joy is from the fountain of the heart.
1. THE POWER OF HAPPINESS Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Proverbs 14:30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
We can summarize the POWER OF HAPPINESS – Happiness
| Gives boldness and courage |
| Kills discouragement |
| Comforts and imparts courage to others |
| Brightens vision |
| Renews strength |
| Builds self-esteem |
| Allows better relationship |
| Gives inner and outer healing |
| Makes the brain sharp –gives ability to reason better |
| Strengthens our faith and confidence in God |
| Repeals the enemies and attracts the power of God to us |
2. ENEMIES OF HAPPINESS
Whatever is good in life has enemies, so these are the enemies of happiness
| Sin |
| Fear |
| Selfishness |
| Sorrow |
| Hypocrisy Job 20:5 That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? |
| Envy and jealousy |
| Confusion |
| Evil reports |
| Carnal comparatives |
| Negative thinking |
| Worry and anxiety |
| Worldliness |
| Unforgiving spirit |
| Ingratitude especially to God |
| Lack of understanding (especially the promises of God and his plans) |
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