This is a simple formula for happiness

“Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” (Phil. 2:4 NIV)

There is a surprisingly simple formula for happiness: help others.

Helping others does at least two immediate things:

·      First, you feel good because you are helping someone.

·      Second, they feel good because they are being helped. It’s a win–win situation.

Helping others reduces stress, increases joy, and creates a sense of peace and purpose.

 Kindness is contagious. When we see others do good, it inspires us to do good too.

Fulfill the law of Christ

But the main reason we help others isn’t because it benefits us. We do it because God tells us to.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Gal. 6:2)

When you help others, you are serving Christ Himself

“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” (Matt. 25:40)

Therefore

Look for someone to help today. Real joy doesn’t come from focusing on yourself—it comes from loving and serving others.