Gaining and Giving Happiness | Zac Bush | August 7, 2022 “ 1 How happy is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways! 2 You will surely eat what your hands have worked for. You will be happy, and it will go well for you. 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house, your sons, like young olive trees around your table. 4 In this very way the man who fears the LORD will be blessed. 5 May the LORD bless you from Zion, so that you will see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life 6 and will see your children’s children! Peace be with Israel.” -Psalm 128 (HCSB) 1. If we truly want to pursue happiness, it begins by fearing and following God. (v. 1) 2. Happiness comes to our relationships when we model the Gospel in our life. (v. 2-3) 3. Happiness comes when we seek the good of our immediate community. (v. 4-5) Gaining and Giving Happiness | Zac Bush | August 7, 2022 BIBLE READING PLAN Reading the Bible every day is a great way to grow in your faith. After you read, take time to journal or reflect on these questions: What does it say? What does it mean? How can I live this out today? On our website, under Publications, you can find online resources for reading through the Bible in one year: westwoodcc.org/publications READ PSALMS 128 1. What does this Psalm teach us about God? 2. What does this Psalm teach us about people? 3. How has God been faithful to you recently? 4. What truths have you been introduced to or reminded of this week? 5. How is God lifting your head with hope this week? 6. What does God have set before you that might be challenging? 7. How are you being prompted to respond to God this week? 8. How are you being prompted to respond to others this week? 9. What area of your life do you need to commit to growth? 10. What truths do you need to remind yourself of this week? SCAN HERE FOR THE FULL UP COMPANION GUIDE FOR THIS SERIESNext >