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God Wants You To Be Happy

True Happiness Comes From God — It Lasts!

Mrs Diane Mary Markey

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A young woman happy, God wants us to be happy in Him
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I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil — this is God’s gift to man. Ecclesiastes 3:12–13

Paul Walker

Paul’s article: “Does God Want Us To Be Happy” is truly worth reading about this essential topic.

“He is the source of all joy. He is the fountain of all life.” Paul Walker

Joy — God’s Gift to Man

Does God want us to be happy? When the Holy Bible was translated into English many people used the word “blessed” instead of “happy.” They both have the same meaning. So when Luke the Apostle reported our Lord saying: “Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it.” (Luke 11:28) He was stating that Jesus was teaching us that those who hear the Word of God and keep it are happy. I like the sound of that. Don’t you?

When you search the Scriptures for how to find true happiness with and in God. You will find literally hundreds of places for you to study and meditate. The Holy Bible is filled with verses that include: blessed, joy, and glad

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Mrs Diane Mary Markey
Mrs Diane Mary Markey

Written by Mrs Diane Mary Markey

Published inspirational books on my love for God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. The articles on Medium also are Christian stories. Retired Counselor.

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