Proverbs 24:12
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that
pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy
soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every
man according to his works?
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"Biblical Happiness"
Psalms 1:1-6
Symptoms of Depression
1. _Crying__- more than before
2. Feel _hopeless__ and _helpless_
3. Lost _interest_ in things once _enjoy___
4. Extreme _sleep__ patterns
5. Loss of _appetite___
6. Less _energy__ than usual
7. _Worry_ much about the past
8. More _headache__, __stomachache__, etc.
**** Root problem -- _anger_ towards _others______ and _them-self__.****
_Oppressive__- compulsive _personality__.
Other causes: _sickness___, _tiredness______, __middle-age___, _stress___.
PSALM 1 PERSON
Avoid bad: _advice____, __friends____, _attitudes____.
Clings to: _the___ __Word____.
Result: like a _tree__- fruitful, _permanent_, and _prosper___.
_Godly__ PEOPLE ARE _happy__ PEOPLE!!
__Happy__ people are doing the most _important_ things.
We can do _anything__. God wants us to do.
We can _quit__ _doing_ anything God doesn't want us to do.
GUIDELING FOR HAPPINESS
1. Don't live to __please__ _self_ but live to _glorify_ God.
2. Spend time _daily_ meditating on the Word and applying it.
3. Get rid of _grudges_ daily.
4. Spend time with _family_ daily.
5. Have _fellowship and _fun with other _committed_ Christians.
6. Have daily _routines__.
7. Do _something_ nice for _somebody_ each week.
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