3 More Habits of Happy People - Crosswalk the Devotional - June 9

Truths observed at the intersection of faith and life by Crosswalk.com editors [Crosswalk.com Home] [View this email in your browser] 3 More Habits of Happy People - Crosswalk the Devotional - June 9 [Crosswalk the Devotional] 3 More Habits of Happy People by Debbie Holloway, Crosswalk.com Contributor In a [previous devotional], I mentioned the first 3 "Habits of Happy People" according to a list I recently found. I figured I would share more Happiness Tips and continue to measure how the wisdom fits into a Christian worldview. So, let’s look at three more habits of happy people… 1. Express gratitude for what you have Gratitude, or thankfulness, is encouraged throughout Scripture. Just a few verses espousing this attitude include: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess. 5:18). “Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” (Psalm 95:2) “[Do not be anxious about anything], but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Phil. 4:6). Followers of Christ are meant to be selfless, other-focused, and God-focused, not wrapped up in our own temporary discontentment. Noticing the blessings we do have, and expressing gratitude for them, helps us remember the big picture: we have already been given the ultimate gift of life through Christ! 2. Dream big [Continue Reading] [Share] [Tweet] [+1] [Forward] [Get Inspired] [Send an e-Card] [Watch Online] ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER --------------------------------------------------------------- This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. You received this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive email from a Salem Web Network website. We respect and value your time and are committed to protecting your privacy. Use the links below to update your profile and subscriptions, unsubscribe from this email, or find out more about Salem Web Network (SWN). [Manage my Subscriptions] | [Unsubscribe from this List] | [Read about SWN] --------------------------------------------------------------- Salem Web Network | Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. | 111 Virginia St., Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23219