Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NKJV)  17 Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield.

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Habakkuk 3:17-18 (NKJV)  17 Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls-- 18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

Can We Be Happy? Habakkuk 3:17-18

Can We Be Happy? Everyone is looking for happiness in life Many have died trying to find happiness Why is finding happiness so hard? Did God intend for us to be happy? Is it possible to be happy in a world so full of sin and sadness?

What Went Wrong? So why do so many look for, but fail to find happiness? Child with a square peg… We are created by God, made in His image (Gen. 1:1,26-27) We were wired by Him

…in all the wrong places Solomon searched for happiness, and recorded his findings in Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 Like many, he tried it all, and nothing worked Unlike many, he also tried God

Solomon Found It! Ecc. 12:13 – Fear God, keep His commandments How many of those famous stars that died looking for happiness tried that?? God is the key to happiness Without that key, we are locked out from discovering true happiness!

Habakkuk’s Hymn Habakkuk realized that his nation would be destroyed for it’s wickedness How could he possibly be happy, knowing this? Habakkuk 3:17-18 Though all seems lost…

More Advice Hebrews 13:5 Be happy with what you have in life Why? Because you have God He will never leave us, nor will He forsake us!

Paul’s Experience Paul, in prison, penned Philippians 4:11- 12 How was he able to be happy? Need to understand the difference in the temporary vs. the eternal Temporary things and circumstances should never drive our happiness

How To Be Happy Make your call and election sure Separate your needs from wants Count your blessings, not your failures Remember it’s a choice It’s simply a matter of attitude (how we choose to view things)