Realize happiness is a possibility. Happiness and tranquility in the home are not elusive dreams. Effort must be extended toward this reality, but it is possible—even in homes that have had serious trouble in the past.
Make happiness a goal. Remember, if we aim at nothing, we are sure to hit it, Set realistic and challenging goals for you and your family. Talk about them and write them down. Give them deadlines. (“By the end of two weeks, we want to be…
Work at building a happy home. Happiness in the home does not come about by merely reading about it, talking about it, or just wishing for it. Rather, peace and tranquility come as a result of effort and work. Somebody said a successful marriage is 98% perspiration and 2% inspiration.
Pray for it. John 15: 7 says that Christians may ask what we will (according to His will). Surely, we will (desire) happiness and harmony in our homes.
Avoid little quarrels. A famous judge once said, “Avoid little quarrels and the big ones will take care of themselves.”
Learn and practice the grace of contentment. In our homes, let us learn to say with the apostle Paul, “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (Phil, 4:11). An old proverb says, “A contented mind is a continual feast.” Understand that happiness is not tied to “things” (externals), Happiness in the home is inseparably tied to meaningful relationships maintained by each member losing himself in the interest, welfare, and desired good of the other members of the family.
Remember that love and happiness are inseparable. Joy and love are mentioned in the same passage in Ecclesiastes 9:9.
Conclusion: Nothing is more beautiful than the building and maintaining of a happy home. Such contributes immeasurably to its members having the exalted privilege of one day being at home with God in the home of the soul.
