The Pursuit of Happiness

By Pastor John Hagee

In a world that constantly chases happiness, we often find ourselves running toward the very things that cannot truly satisfy us. We believe success, wealth, beauty, or knowledge will bring joy, but none of these has the power to produce true happiness. Psalm 144:15 (NKJV) says, “Happy are the people whose God is the Lord!” Happiness doesn’t come from our circumstances; it comes from our relationship with the One who created us. The more we pursue worldly treasures, the emptier we feel. But when we seek the Lord, we find peace, joy, and fulfillment that no job, promotion, or possession can give.
 
Jesus, the greatest teacher of all time, gave us the blueprint for happiness in the Beatitudes. Yet many ignore His words and remain trapped in the rat race of life, exhausted by a pursuit that leads nowhere. True happiness is not accidental—it is intentional, spiritual, and divine. Rain doesn’t fall by accident; it’s given by God. The same is true of happiness. It is not random; it’s received when we live in connection with our Creator. If you’re looking for happiness, stop running and start resting in Him.