Summer in the Psalms: Why Am I Not Happy?

Why Am I Not Happy?

By Pastor Micaiah, June 26, 2022

Summer in the Psalms: Why Am I Not Happy?

Psalms 1:1-6 NKJV

1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2  But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3  He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6  For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Key Thought: We look at as a pursuit.

  • Path
  • Pleasure
  • Planted Alternative is to Perish

I. Happiness is not a but a Direction vs. 1

1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

Remember: Happiness is not a place but a path.

II.Happiness is not a State of but a State of Believing. Vs. 2

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.

Note: The direction of happiness is not one of duty but of delight.

Quote: You’ll only escape the pleasures of the world through a greater pleasure in the Word. ~ J. D. Greer

III.Your Happiness is to Show Others What Happiness Looks Like. Vs. 3-6

3  He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5  Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6  For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Note: When you are planted you are someones property and you have purpose.

Take Away:

Question: What is the secret to happiness? Better question is why is it a secret?