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b'Have you ever noticed how the Christian life is the antithesis of what Society says? \\nThis morning we are confronted with God\\u2019s view of \\u201chappiness\\u201d contrasted with the world\\u2019s view.\\nIndeed everyone wants to be \\u201chappy!\\u201d The media is always advising us of the steps to be at peace with ourselves; winning lotto, holidays - whether cruises, tours or just caravanning around Australia - the push for \\u201cgood health\\u201d by the medical fraternity. A quick look in the library or around a book store you see how popular the theme is!\\nGod\\u2019s way is very practical - it absorbs the presence of hardships, bad news, anxieties and all, as facts that can\\u2019t be avoided - and directs us to accept them as part of life - circumstances given to us by the providence of God, our Creator and Redeemer, that lead us to trust Him in all the tough times of life. In fact He reveals to us that these events will strengthen our faith and provide us with the joy, peace and contentment that make up the state of \\u201chappiness.\\u201d'