You want a happy life? Then think carefully about where that happiness is found.
We chase it in success, relationships, comfort, or control, but the soul finds rest only in knowing God.

Nothing grows the mind or enlarges the soul like a sincere, steady study of who God is. Thinking deeply about Him both humbles us and lifts us up. And while it stretches our understanding, it also brings deep comfort.

In looking to Christ, there’s healing for every hurt. In reflecting on the Father, there’s peace for every grief. In the presence of the Holy Spirit, there’s soothing for every sorrow.

Do you want to be free from worry? To let go of your burdens? Then dive into the depths of who God is. Lose yourself in His greatness, and you’ll rise from that place renewed and at rest.

There is nothing that comforts the soul, quiets the storms of pain, or brings peace to life’s troubles like thoughtfully and reverently dwelling on the greatness of God.”

Charles Spurgeon from his sermon “The Immutability of God” (delivered January 7, 1855, at New Park Street Chapel)

True happiness isn’t found by looking within or around, but by looking up. There’s nothing more practical, powerful, or soul-satisfying than knowing and walking closely with the Lord Jesus Christ. Don’t ever forget that.

* Note, I updated the language of his quote to be more readable for a modern English speaker.