As a Christian, you may have heard the phrase "happiness is fleeting" or "joy is not the same as happiness." While these statements may hold some truth, they fail to recognize the importance of happiness in our lives. In fact, as Christians, we have a unique perspective on happiness that is often overlooked. Happiness is not just a temporary feeling of pleasure or contentment. It is a state of being that is rooted in our relationship with God. As the psalmist says, "In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore" (Psalm 16:11).

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