The secret of happiness

I read an article in the newspaper about happiness in general. What makes a person happy? Factors such as relationships, family life and work. It concludes that to be happy, you must be satisfied. Contented with life. I find this difficult. Isn't it better to strive for more, to aim for the moon and the stars? Isn't it human, to always yearn for more? But in Christ, we are supposed to be dead to our human nature.

I was struggling with this until i read what Paul had to say.

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." Phil 4:12

And that secret is no other than the famous verse which is often misused;

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." Phil 4:13

Initially i didn't understand how this could be the secret of being contented. Then it dawned unto me that i should be contented in Him, in God who will provide for my every need. To be satisfied, knowing that whatever i need, God will surely supply.

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Phil 4:19

And that, would be the secret of happiness the world has been searching for since the beginning of time.