"Makarios" (modern spelling) is given to me as one of the words from the early
bible translated as HAPPY in our modern Kings James. It is a Greek word meaning
fortunate, well-off, blessed. C.1200 AD
Another article gave me this as the origin of our modern word HAPPY
Hapi(Hapy)
Symbols...
Complex question. And it's brought some interesting replys.
The simple answer would be that Yes, I believe God wants me to be happy.
And I am happy in my belief of God. Those that have read my posts before
know this to be so. I try to live my life in such a way as to honor God.
I have a bible...