Let Us Seek God’s Righteousness
In 2013, Pharrell Williams released the upbeat song “Happy.” It was catchy, fun, and impossible not to smile when it came on. The lyrics encouraged people to clap, dance, and celebrate happiness—no matter what was going on around them.
What’s interesting is that the song became popular during a time of real stress and uncertainty. Back then, just like now, people were worried about debt, jobs, healthcare, war, disease, crime, and the future. Chaos and tension felt normal. And today, not much has changed. Jesus even acknowledged this kind of worry when He said that these are the things the world is always anxious about (Matthew 6:32).
But Jesus also gave us reassurance. He told us not to live in constant worry because God already knows what we need (Matthew 6:31, 34). Worry doesn’t add anything to our lives—but trusting God does.
That’s why Scripture encourages us to lift our focus higher. “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things” (Colossians 3:2).
Jesus said if we seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness first, everything else we truly need will be taken care of (Matthew 6:33).
As believers, we’re not powerless. God has given us authority—to stand against evil and to release what is good and life-giving. As His representatives on earth, we can pray and live out, “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10).
So yes, we can still be happy. We can live with joy, hope, and excitement—not because life is perfect, but because God is working on our behalf. Evil doesn’t get the final word. Therefore let’s choose to seek God’s righteousness, trusting that this is exactly where peace, purpose, and true happiness are found.
Matthew 6:31-34
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31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’
32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own
Colossians 3:2
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2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Matthew 6:10
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10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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