God writes the lyrics of our souls in the Psalms The Happy List: 1. Gratitude How giving thanks can make you happier 2. Relationally 3. Mindfulness 4. Resilience 5. Purpose Psalm 32:11 – Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! Psalm 1:1 - Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers… Happiness is not about what happens Happiness is possible but not normal in our culture Psalm 1:3a – He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither… Happiness is like a tree Deeper water calls for deeper roots Romans 2:14-15 – For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them… We gain happiness backwards Psalm 1:2 – but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. You can only be happy, when happiness isn’t your ultimate priority “It’s not the language you speak that’s important…it’s the language you live.” – Grady Evans Click here to find a Lifegroup