How to Find Lasting Happiness

It’s easy to think that so many things around us will bring us happiness – like money, success, relationships, and approval. However, these Scriptures show us how God can bring us happiness that lasts.

Matthew 25:21 NIRV

His master replied, ‘You have done well, good and faithful slave! You have been faithful with a few things. I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Psalm 21:6-7 TLB

You have endowed him with eternal happiness. You have given him the unquenchable joy of your presence. And because the king trusts in the Lord, he will never stumble, never fall; for he depends upon the steadfast love of the God who is above all gods.

Ecclesiastes 5:10 NLT

Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!

Psalm 106:3 TLB

Happiness comes to those who are fair to others and are always just and good.

Psalm 128:1-2 TLB

Blessings on all who reverence and trust the Lord—on all who obey him! Their reward shall be prosperity and happiness.

Proverbs 10:2 TLB

Ill-gotten gain brings no lasting happiness; right living does.

Proverbs 19:23 TLB

Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm.

Psalm 119:35 NLT

Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found.

Psalm 16:11 VOICE

Instead, You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment.