We are humans and it is not easy to smile or feel happy when we are experiencing difficulties. I have learned over the years, that life is not always easy, and even if you are experiencing troubles, it’s better to embrace happiness than to feel sad over your life.
When you choose to embrace happiness, you are putting the anxieties of your life in God’s hands. In 1 Peter 5:7, the Bible states that we should cast all our cares on Him, for He cares for us. Jesus offers to give us rest if we would go to Him with our burdens (Matt 11:28-29).
When you thank God for all things, you are embracing happiness. The Bible states that all things work together for good (Rom 8:28) to those who are called according to God’s purposes and that we should be thankful in all things, for this is the will of God concerning us (1Thes 5:18).
Instead of exhibiting ingratitude, we can choose to be happy and to praise God for his infinite love, kindness, mercy, and faithfulness. He has shown love by forgiving us, kindness, mercy and faithfulness by providing for us, by healing us and by keeping us alive. Let us embrace happiness even in the midst of our troubles.