Happiness
“The secret of happiness lies not in striving for pleasure, but in finding pleasure in the effort itself.“
André Gide ( French writer and author )
Happiness is satisfaction with life and positive feelings. Many of us expect happiness to come from outside. Although it may vary depending on the environment that surrounds us, true happiness must come from within.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. ( Galatians 5:22 NKJ )
He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he. ( Proverbs 16:20 NKJ )
Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold. ( Proverbs 3:13-14 NKJ )
And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ( Acts 20:35b NKJ )
And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” ( Luke 12:15 NKJ )
But He said, “More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” ( Luke 11:28 NKJ )