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You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 ESV<\/em><\/p>\n

We’ve been talking the last few times together about happiness.<\/p>\n

It is something that everyone wants.<\/p>\n

In America we even have in\u00a0the United States Declaration of Independence\u00a0that happiness is an “unalienable right”.<\/p>\n

It states: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that\u00a0all men are created equal,\u00a0that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In Chinese, they have a character that translates as “double happiness”. It can also be translated as \u201cdouble happy\u201d or \u201cdouble joy\u201d. This symbol\u00a0is a Chinese ornamental design commonly used as a decoration. You will see it on Chinese lanterns, and on greeting cards.<\/p>\n

The truth is,\u00a0God created you, and wants to you to be happy.<\/p>\n

But you will only be truly happy if you know your Creator. Jesus came so that we might be reconciled to God. He came so we could have a relationship with Him. He knows that will bring us joy and happiness.<\/p>\n

God would like to double your happiness, as you spend your time with Him. Worship and prayer are key. Praise, rejoicing and thanksgiving are key.<\/p>\n

Find time to experience the “fullness of joy” today that can only be found with God.<\/p>\n

God can\u00a0give you double happiness.<\/p>\n

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