What makes 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.
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What gives God joy?

Joy comes when we trust the Lord. Placing our trust in God brings joy. We have a God who loves us more than can we imagine, a God who is more powerful than we can comprehend, and who has promised to help us if we put our trust in Him. Settle it in your heart God wants to help you!
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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.
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What is God's happiness?

And again in Psalm 84:12, “O LORD of hosts, blessed (happy) is the man that trusteth in thee.” You see what he says? There is happiness to be found for the individual who turns to the Lord and puts his trust in God. That's the foundation right there!
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What can I do to make God smile?

From his life we learn the five acts of worship that make God smile.
  1. God smiles when we love him supremely. ...
  2. God smiles when we trust him completely. ...
  3. God smiles when we obey him wholeheartedly. ...
  4. God smiles when we praise and thank him continually. ...
  5. God smiles when we use our abilities.
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What Makes God Happy?



How do you live like God wants us to?

Following God's Plan for Your Life:
  • Be in prayer. A way to know that you are following God's plan for your life is by being in prayer. ...
  • Be actively reading in the Word. ...
  • Follow the commands He puts on your heart. ...
  • Seek a godly community. ...
  • Obey the Truth.
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What is true happiness in Jesus?

As we surrender to Him, or “lose our life,” we gain His abundant life, and with it true happiness. This is the beginning of the blessedness of the beatitudes. 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.
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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.
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How can I be happy to serve God?

11 Ways to Serve the Lord with Gladness
  1. #1 Serving the Lord is a joyful thing to do.
  2. #2 Wholehearted obedience can make your heart glad.
  3. #3 Remain steadfast in your obedient service.
  4. #4 Remember that everything you do serves God.
  5. #5 Your service is a sacrifice of praise.
  6. #6 We are appointed to serve God by Jesus Christ.
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What God expects of us?

So, what dose God expect of us? God expects us to accept His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, as our Savior. He expects us to give our lives to Him, and in so doing, develop the character of Christ. God wants us to become more like Christ.
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Does God want us to enjoy life?

God calls us to holiness, not to happiness. He wants us to honor Him with our daily choices and overall lifestyle. According to the Bible, there is right and wrong. And when something is wrong (or simply stupid), God says “don't do it” – even if it was making us happy.
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What is happiness in the Bible?

“Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” The Good News: The only source of true happiness is the Lord. All of the things you receive in your life that give you happiness are because you believe in God. 10 Psalms 126:5.
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What is God's greatest joy?

The greatest joy that Jesus brought was when he saved people from their sin! This took time for people to realize because many people struggled to accept that he was the Son of God.
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Is God always joyful?

Often times when we think of God, we can understand a Holy God or a Righteous God, but a joyful God? Yes absolutely. In the Bible, if you go back to Proverbs 8, God says this about Himself: I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.
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What is the fruit of the Spirit joy?

Rick Warren gave us this definition of joy: “Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright and the determined choice to praise God in every situation.”
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What's the key to happiness?

So, the key ingredients to achieving happiness are twofold, yet they are really two faces of the same coin: mental stillness and being present. When our minds are still, all is well. We don't suffer when we're not creating negative mental stories.
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What gives most happiness in life?

Most studies on what makes people happy agree that family and relationships rank right at the top. Next come meaningful work, positive thinking, and the ability to forgive. In rough order of importance, here are the top 10 things you can do to increase happiness in your life.
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Which Bible verse talks about happiness?

Bible Verses about Happiness from God
  • Psalm 1: 1-3. "Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. ...
  • Psalm 28:7. "The Lord is my strength and shield. ...
  • Psalm 34: 5. ...
  • Psalm 15: 13. ...
  • Psalm 19:8. ...
  • Psalm 119: 1-3. ...
  • Psalm 119: 91-93. ...
  • Psalm 16:20.
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What is the secret of true happiness?

Poet-Philosopher and Zen Priest Tai Sheridan's 'Secrets of True Happiness' is a short, simple, and straight forward guide to becoming Truly Happy by living wisely. When you are truly happy you can be at ease in the world as a Buddha in Blue Jeans: a person of presence, openness, love, and benefit.
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Was Jesus happy all the time?

He loved God most of all, himself as he loved others, and others as he loved himself. We have no good “historical” reasons for thinking otherwise. If so, as an intensely, constantly, and consistently loving person, Jesus was indeed an intensely, constantly, and consistently happy person.
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What are the 3 things God wants us to do?

I want you to know about three things God will do for you.
  • GOD WILL LOVE YOU. First, God will love you. ...
  • GOD WILL SEEK YOU OUT. The second thing God will do for you is to seek you out. ...
  • GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. The third thing God will do for you is to care of you.
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What is God's purpose for my life?

God is God and He works all things, including your life, according to his purposes. Nothing can happen without God ordaining it. Psalm 57:2 says, “I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” This is key in understanding God's purpose for your life.
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What is the most important thing God wants from us?

The two most important things Jesus asked us to do was (1) love God and (2) love people.
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How does God show his favor?

God shows us favor when we express remorse over our sin. When guilt consumes us to the point of conviction. When we confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised him from the dead you will be saved, (Romans 10:9).
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