Happiness - Paperback

by Randy Alcorn (Author)

Do you ever wonder whether God even cares if we're happy?

This world can be so hard, and we aren't promised an easy road. But that's not the whole story. The Bible is filled with verses that prove that ours is a God who not only loves celebrations but also desperately wants his children to experience happiness. Why else would he go to the lengths he did to ensure our eternal happiness in his presence? We know that we will experience unimaginable joy and happiness in heaven, but that doesn't mean we can't also experience joy and happiness here on earth.

In Happiness, noted theologian Randy Alcorn (bestselling author of Heaven) dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness, including downright harmful ideas like the prosperity gospel, and provides indisputable proof that God not only wants us to be happy, he commands it. Randy covers questions like:

• How can I cultivate happiness in my life?
• What's the difference between joy and happiness?
• Can good things become idols that steal our happiness?
• Is seeking happiness selfish?
• How can I achieve happiness through gratitude?
• What does it look like to receive God's grace?

The most definitive study on the subject of happiness to date, this book is a paradigm-shifting wake-up call for the church and Christians everywhere.

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Think God doesn't want you to be happy? Think again.

Many Christians were raised to believe that God wants us to be holy, not happy. But nothing could be further from the truth! Holy, yes, but happy . . . also yes! The Bible is filled with proof that God not only loves celebrations, he also wants us to be happy and to celebrate life with him and with one another. Why else would he call the gospel the "good news of great joy" and go to such extraordinary lengths to ensure our eternal happiness?

And while we know we'll experience unimaginable happiness in Heaven, that doesn't mean we can't also experience great happiness here and now! In fact, Scripture makes clear that God wants us to!

Join bestselling author and theologian Randy Alcorn as he dispels centuries of misconceptions about happiness; shows us how we can draw closer to the source of all joy, peace, and eternal life; and provides indisputable biblical proof that God not only wants us to be happy, he commands it!