Nothing can make that man truly miserable that hath God for his portion, nor nothing can make that man truly happy that {lacks} God for his portion. God is the author of all true happiness; he is the donor of all true happiness; he is the maintainer of all true happiness, and he is the centre of all true happiness. . . . He that hath him for his God, for his portion, is the only happy man in the world.
The essence of true happiness is intricately linked to one's relationship with God. According to Randy Alcorn, nothing can genuinely bring misery to someone who regards God as their portion, highlighting the significance of divine presence in a person's life. Conversely, a person who lacks God is ultimately unable to experience authentic happiness, regardless of their external circumstances. This underscores that true contentment is not dependent on worldly possessions or situations...