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"If I just find the right person, I'll be happy"
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Psalm 43:5 "Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disturbed within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
John 3:27 "John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven."
The good gift of joy comes from above and not from any person.
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Trust no man for your joy but God alone.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Cursed is the man who relies on men for his joy and not God for True joy comes from God. I cannot rely on men and God for his joy at the same time.
John 15:11 "
My relationship with Jesus through His words is enough to make your joy full.
Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
1Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
Everlasting and continuous joy is the will of God for my life.
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
God's path for my life is the path of fullness of joy.
"If this person changes, I'll be happy"
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Philippians 4:11 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content."
Joy is not a function of what I have but what I acknowledge and appreciate because I always have enough to make my joy full.
Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
In God is my everlasting joy.
John 2:24 "But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,"
My joy is rooted in God alone for men can never keeping the fire of my joy burning all the time.
John 16:1 "
God is the most reliable source of joy for He never offends us but keeps us from all threats to our joy.
John 15:11 "
The joy that is mine in Christ is the greatest joy ever.
1Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore.
2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
What is seen affects my joy temporarily but what is not seen or seen with the eyes of faith imparts permanent joy.
1Timothy 6:8 And having food and clothing let us be with these things content.
I will always have enough to be joyful.
Hebrews 13:5 "Let your conduct be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said,
The best person in the whole universe has promised to be with me forever.
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
"There is no meaning in my life"
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Jeremiah 1:5 "
My life's purpose is one of the greatest because it is God who formed me. God forms only the greatest things because He is the greatest.
Zechariah 2:8 For thus says the LORD of hosts;
I mean so much much more to the world because I mean so much to God.
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
Matthew 5:14
1Corinthians 3:16 "Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?"
The greatness of any man is seen in the greatness of His house and I am the house for God. I cannot be less than great.
Matthew 5:13 "
Romans 8:29 "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren."
God attaches the same meaning in Jesus' life to my life.
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
I am the best and most useful of all of God's works.
John 1:13 "Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God."
I am born of God and we all know that nothing short of GREATNESS comes from God.
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
I am in Christ and for those in Christ Jesus ever single detail of their lives is saturated with immense meaning.
"The main reason I accepted Christ is so that I will be safe from hell, live a happy life"
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Matthew 16:24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples,
Christianity is not about being saved from hell but all about following Christ.
1Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for you yourselves know that we are appointed unto this.
Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
Christianity is a call to experience all that Christ consists. It is not a self-centred and self-driven life.
1Peter 4:13 "But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, you may be glad also with exceeding joy."
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
1Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:"
I have been saved in order to glorify God with my life.
Matthew 16:25
We do not accept Christ for personal interest but for His interests.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
I have been saved to serve Christ's interests in all things.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
"I cannot have fun as a believer"
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Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet wine, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be you grieved; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Esther 9:19 "Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending presents one to another."
Deuteronomy 14:26 "And you shall bestow that money for whatsoever your soul desires, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever your soul desires: and you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you, and your household,"
God commands us to have fun occassionally
Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
"I have many years ahead of me, let me 'enjoy' life first"
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Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
The true Christian life is a life of true enjoyment
Ecclesiastes 12:1 "Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;"
What we do with the opportunities we have determines how well we do when we have no more opportunities. The best place to invest our opportunities is in God because it is He who gives us opportunities.
Matthew 6:33 "
"I will be happy if things will speed up"
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1Peter 3:8 "Finally, be all of one mind, having compassion one with another, love as brethren, be tender hearted, be courteous:"
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Acts 1:7 "And he said unto them,
James 1:3 ,3 "Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience.",4 "But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing."
Isaiah 28:16 "Therefore thus says the Lord GOD,
"I can't be happy if I don't have this or do that"
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Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
True happiness is the measure of consciousness of God you walk in and not about your consciousness of circumstances that surrounds yo
"I can't be joyful until I achieve this"
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Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
Our joy and rejoicing should be in God not in achievements or other people
"If God will tell me why I am going through this I will be satisfied"
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2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Revelation 4:4 "And round about the throne were four and twenty thrones: and upon the thrones I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white clothing; and they had on their heads crowns of gold."
Philippians 4:6 ,6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.,7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.",8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
"If I am not famous, I can't be happy, important"
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Matthew 19:30
Matthew 18:4 "
Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
Joy is sourced from God
Hebrews 1:9 "
Joy is a spirit and not just an emotion
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet wine, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be you grieved; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
Joy is from God
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
Joy is the presence of God
"I can't be happy if I don't have this or that"
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Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
Hebrews 13:5 "Let your conduct be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said,
Philippians 4:11 ,11 "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content.",12 "I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need."
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
"I will be happy if I know who is wrong and who is right amongst us"
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Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Colossians 3:3 "For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
1Corinthians 2:2 "For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified."
Colossians 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."
"If things change or I get this done, I will be happy"
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Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life: in your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
"I don't think I can be happy if I don't get this"
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Philippians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice."
1Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1Timothy 6:8 And having food and clothing let us be with these things content.
"'Education, fame and money canβt make a person happy'; People just say that when they donβt have those things"
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Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
Luke 17:21 "
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
2Corinthians 4:18 "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."
Mark 8:36 "
Ecclesiastes 2:1 "I said in my heart, Come now, I will test you with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity."
God is the right person. I have already found the right person.