This Message is inspired by the Reading “Happiness” from the Book Overcoming Darkness. This message was previously published on March 7, 2023.

In this Life, we experience Trials and Tribulations. The Anger Spirit constantly attempts to take away our Joy. We must continually put on the Breastplate of Righteousness to withstand the wiles of the Enemy. Our Joy is not anchored in the Cares and Affairs of this World. We hold steadfast to the promise that God is with us always. (1 Thessalonians 5:8, Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:20)

 We overcome the Anger Spirit by being a Blessing to all we see. We are Mighty and Never Weaken to the attacks of the Enemy.  We Despise the Sin and Pray for the Sinner. Many will come in the name of God only to reveal they are wolves in sheep’s clothing. They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God due to the hardness of their heart. (1 Peter 3:9, James 5:16, Matthew 5:16, Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 7:15, Ephesians 4:18)

Our Peace comes when we experience God’s Unconditional Love. God’s Will orders our Steps.  His Love delivers us from evil.  There is Joy and Peace when we seek first the Kingdom of God and its Righteousness (Seek Ye First). We Trust that all Blessings will be added unto us. (1 John 4:9-10, John 3:16, Matthew 6:33)

Checking out of Confusion brings us Peace. We take a stand for Righteousness. Just as Job experienced Trials and Tribulations and counted it all a Joy, so do we. God promises that no weapons formed against us shall prosper. Our Joy comes from knowing that God’s Word will not return unto him void. (James 1:2-4, I Corinthians 14:33, Ephesians 6:12, Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 55:11)

Be of Good Cheer as we face our daily challenges (All Things Work for Our Good). When we understand that we are of the world and not in the World, we see God’s Blessings.  These Blessings include the Blessing of Understanding. (John 16:33, 1 John 2:15, John 17:14)

Song for the Week: 

“Make God First” Written and Performed by John Stuckey Jr. Featuring Ed “Sax” Thomas and Barbara Gamboa

HAPPINESS

Give a moment each day

 To meditate in your heart

 The joy God gives us 

Each day before we start

Show a smile each day 

Have an alarming glow

 Be thankful for the things

You have been granted to know

Have a kind and gentle heart

 Pass judgment very light

Be very sure of what you do 

Keep God’s plan in your sight

Have faith in your beliefs 

For faith is our relief

It will overcome all of

Your sorrows griefs

Let your conscience be your guide

 No matter what people say

Let the reward of happiness 

Always come into your day