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Happiness

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The question

Is there happiness in Christianity? If yes, what does it mean? Where and how can I find happiness? How can I share my happiness with everyone, even with church and heaven? How can I keep my happiness?

The answer

Yes, Christianity is filled with joy, which is not merely temporary, but a higher and deeper experience of contentment and satisfaction to one's soul: "Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full" (John 16:24). Happiness can be found in your heart when you have a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ: "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4). Offer love, kindness, mercy, and forgiveness to everyone. Love God: "Jesus answered and said to him, 'If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.'" (John 14:23).
 
Read and contemplate on Psalm 16:11 and Revelation 21.
Read and contemplate on Micah 6:8, Romans 12, and Colossians 3:12-14.
Read: https://stmosesbookstore.org/shop/books-and-media/english-books/spirituality/fruit-of-the-holy-spirit/

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