Introduction: Are you happy? Why or why not? How can we be happy in Jesus? The Psalmnist gives us instructions on how to be happy in the Lord!

1. Confession & Cleansing! (Psa 32:1,5) – “I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin.” Praise the Lord for forgiveness! It is great to be forgiven from the penalty of sin, the power of sin and one glorious day, the presence of sin.

2. Prayer & Pardon! (Psa 32:6) – “For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found.” Prayer changes things; i.e. me! That is one of the purposes of prayer. When we start being more concerned with our will than the Father’s we need a change. Whether we want to admit it or not, most of the time we’ve already made up our minds what we want. Praying the right way changes that.

3. Returning & Restoring! (Psa 32:7) – “Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.” We can hide in Jesus! He shelters us in His loving arms!! That is where we find peace and security.

4. Remembering & Rejoicing! (Psa 32:11) – “Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.” Notice our gladness and happiness comes in the Lord! Are you mad? Sad? Or Glad? Be glad in the Lord!