How can we make God happy?

Loving God is expressed in the same way, by spending time in his presence — listening for his voice, thanking and praising him, or reading and contemplating his Word. You also make God happy in how you respond to his answers to your prayers. People who value the gift over the Giver are selfish.

What kind of happiness does God want for us?

The biblical word “makarios” means “supremely blessed” or “more than happy”. This is God's goal for us, even when things aren't going the way you want them to go. God's desire is to make us holy, not just temporarily happy. True happiness is a “blessed” life, and it only comes when we seek God first, above all else.

What can I do to make God smile?

Who made God happy in the Bible?

In the Old Testament there's a man named Enoch whose walk with God was so pure, so vibrant, and so honest the Lord said, “This is what it's all about.” The Bible summarizes Enoch's life in 12 words that reveals a faith so powerful and so vibrant that God couldn't wait any longer.

What is happiness with God?

All of the things you receive in your life that give you happiness are because you believe in God. “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.” The Good News: The people who make a few sacrifices will receive life-long happiness and good health. “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”

"How to Be Happy No Matter What Happens" with Rick Warren

How do you find joy in the Lord?

How can I show my love for God?

How do I meet God?

Then how can we meet God? He cannot be met with rites and rituals, or with our power, status and wealth, but only with devotion, like Sudhama did. He cannot be met when we carry with us our wish-list of selfish prayers, but only with love, like Sudhama.

How do you live like God wants us to?

What does it mean for God to smile on you?

One phrase of that blessing has always stood out for me: "The Lord make his face shine on you." What does it mean that God's face shines on you? It simply means that he looks on you favorably. When God looks at you, he smiles.

What book in the Bible is about happiness?

Psalm 30:11

The Bible Has Some Powerful Quotes On Happiness.

Where in the Bible does it talk about God laughing?

Three times in the Book of Psalms (Psalm 2:4; 37:13; 59:8) we read that God shall laugh. The word "laugh" does not mean what we usually think of today as laughing with "joy" or "making a joke of." It always means, "to hold in derision — to mock or to scorn."

What did Jesus say about being happy?

To be poor in spirit, to recognize our need to have our lives and minds overhauled, and to surrender to the One who is able to change us from the inside out. And Jesus tells us that this is the doorway to abundant life and the first secret to true happiness.

How can I love God more deeply?

How can I want God more than anything?

Find a quiet place where you can read a certain portion of the Bible every day. Begin a prayer journal and in this time of meditation, express your deepest thoughts to Him, ask Him to fill you with His Spirit, and begin to think about others and pray for them.

What is the key to joy?

Keys to Joy is for individuals, couples or small groups, and includes a leader s guide for group study. It provides the biblical understanding and life patterns you need to live joyfully regardless of your struggles. Once you've opened the door to joy, you'll know how to assure it's never shut again.

What is true happiness?

True happiness is a feeling. It is an immersive feeling that everything is good inside. It is not just about riches or wealth; it is a state of mind in which one has a fulfilling and satisfying feeling that his heart is truly at rest.

How do you know when God hears your prayers?

When God make things uncomfortable?

Your burning, uncomfortable heart may mean God is trying to: Have you unlearn some old ways of thinking or behaving. Stretch you into a new area of increased effectiveness. Uncover a ungodly character trait in you that He wants to transform.