3 More Habits of Happy People - Crosswalk the Devotional - June 26

Truths observed at the intersection of faith and life by Crosswalk.com editors [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( 3 More Habits of Happy People by Debbie Holloway 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 The most important thing the Bible tells us about ourselves is that our identity in Christ, and our status as God’s creations and children, should underscore everything we do. Do you think of yourself as a slave to sin, or to a static, hum-drum life? Well, Paul says: [CONTINUE READING →]( You May Also Like: [10 Things You Didn't Know about Billy Graham]( Rhonda Stoppe I was in awe as Graham shared simply and clearly the call to repentance and surrender to Christ. I thought, who is this man who speaks with such authority? How did God bring him to this place? [CONTINUE READING →]( [4 Ways God Makes Himself Known Even When He Is Silent]( Anne Peterson How does God encourage us in those times when we hear nothing from him? Here are 4 ways God makes himself known even when He is silent. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email]( [Email Preference Center]( | [View in Browser]( © 2021 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 500, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk.com - The Devotional. [Link](