The Pursuit of Happiness

Psalm 37:4 NASB

Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart.

Beauty of Simplicity

• Delight– “To seek our happiness in God” Barnes

• God is a singular source of happiness• The world offers happiness in a multiplicity of

sources

Hapiness is . . .

• Morality, Creativity, Problem Solving

Self Actuali-zation

• Self Esteem, Confidence, Achievement, Respect etc.Esteem

• Friendship, Family, IntimacyLove/Belonging

• Security of Body, Employment, Resources etc.

Safety

• Food, Shelter, Clothing, SleepPhysiological

Identity

Hapiness is . . .

• Morality, Creativity, Problem Solving

Self Actualiz

ation• Self Esteem, Confidence,

Achievement, Respect etc.Esteem

• Friendship, Family, IntimacyLove/Belonging

• Security of Body, Employment, Resources etc.

Safety

• Food, Shelter, Clothing, SleepPshysiological

Identity

This is M

y beloved Son in whom I am well

pleased!

Desires• Happiness is what you feel when what you want to

happen happens.

• Buddhism - True happiness is only possible if we stop desiring.

• C.S. Lewis “It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us . . . we are far too easily pleased.”

Psalm 16:11 NASB

You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.