In Happiness Is in You, Dr. Michael Youssef presents an urgent, Christ-centered exposition of the Beatitudes—eight powerful declarations from Jesus that reveal the path to true, lasting happiness. Rooted in Matthew 5, this series proclaims that real joy is not found in self-reliance, comfort, or worldly success, but in full dependence on Christ. Each Beatitude builds upon the last, forming a divine superstructure that begins with spiritual poverty and rises to eternal reward through persecution. With boldness and Biblical clarity, Dr. Youssef calls believers to repentance, righteousness, and Gospel-centered living. As we embrace the cost of following Jesus, we discover that happiness is not something we chase—it is already in us, because Christ is in us.

In this bold message, Dr. Youssef declares that peace is not found in compromise, silence, or tolerance—but only through Christ, the Prince of Peace. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9). True peace comes at a cost—the blood of Jesus shed on the cross. The world offers a false peace that ignores sin, but God’s peace confronts sin with Truth and leads to righteousness. Peacemakers are not conflict-avoiders; they are Gospel-bearers, calling others to repentance and reconciliation with God. As children of God, we are called to reflect our Father, who made peace with us through the cross. This is the seventh step toward true happiness—becoming a vessel of God’s peace in a broken world.