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Galatians 5:22-23  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

This quote means that in every ones heart there is a person who can do good and be good. This is the way that God wants us to live our lives and because he wants us to live our live like this, it means that we should not limit how much kindness we show somebody or how faithful we need to be. All of these things are the reason God loves us.

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Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

This verse is telling us to find happiness in God by getting rid of distractions. A distraction that is mentioned here is sin. Sin can keep us from God if we feel guilty or take part in it. It also tells us to "lay aside every weigh." That could be something like not making the time for God. We are told to do this because God is watching. If we do this, we will find happiness. I can apply this to my life by asking for forgiveness when I sin. This make sure guilt will not bring me down. I can also get to bed early so that I have time to pray at night. Besides this, I can not be lazy when I do have time and just pray.

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Ecclesiastes 9:7 Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.

This verse is teaching us about finding happiness in God by moving forward. He wants us to celebrate his life, and not worry about the little things. He knows who we are, and has accepted who we've become. He wants us to move on with our life and not dwell on the small sins or mistakes. He truly wants us to be happy with him. I can apply this to my own life by going to mass and reflect on how God has given us his body and blood. I can also reflect on the sins I have made, but along with this idea, is the calling of God to keep moving forward. He wants us to go out and proclaim his word. To go out into the world spreading your faith. God truly wants us to be happy with him and enjoy this life, because one day we will have eternal happiness with him in heaven.

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Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

This verse teaches me about finding god because when someone dies god is putting there soul in heaven and giving them complete happiness and that makes us happy.  It also shows how when we are mourning and have faith, god will comfort us and help us get through losses.  It teaches that other people don't give us complete happiness and losing people is a part of life. This applies to our life because when we lose someone we will always know that god is watching over us and we can not be as sad because we know that god has brought them to heaven. We will also be comforted because we know that we will eventually be reunited with them in heaven and we will be completely happy.

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Psalm 30:5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

This verse shows that even if times are rough you can still find happiness in God by trusting in him and knowing things will be alright in the end. If you had a bad day and nothing is going right, there is always a fresh start tomorrow and anger and sadness will not last you forever, it is temporary. This applies to my life because sometimes if I am having a bad day I think the rest of the week or year will be terrible, when in reality I can have a new day in the morning. Through God I can find happiness with joy and the thought of having a blank slate for a new day. God will help you find happiness if you trust in him to overcome rough times and get through it and to a new morning.

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1 Peter 1:8-9 Whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

This quote is teaching us that even if you can't see God, but continue to believe in his presence, you will still find joy. To believe in his existence is all he would want, to have faith in him, and have trust in when it is your end. To trust in the salvation of your soul, for that of when taking you to heaven. I can apply this to myself by trusting more in his belief, and accepting that he is always around to help or guide.

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James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.

This means that all who are suffering, turn to God and pray to him because he is the true happiness. When we suffer he will lead us out of that darkness because he is the only one who can make us feel true happiness. We just need to put our trust in him that what is happening is for the best. When we make it out of that darkness we should still praise God because in those moments is when we feel Gods happiness. He will be there for us in our dark time but we must rejoice with him when we feel our greatest as well.

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Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

This verse is teaching you that if you are a kind and respectful person you will get love back to you. The peacemakers are just like God there for when people are down and someone that you can look to for joy and happiness. Also, the peacemakers are the ones that will get support from God and help for when they are down. This verse is teaching me that look up when your down and pray because you will have God to comfort and love you. And even when you lose everything you will grow closer to God. I can apply this to my life by being a kind person to everyone because you don't know what that person is going through. Also, God is watching your every move so be kind. When I am down I can think of God and how he can help me. And I can pray for what I am sad about or if I just need someone to talk to, God is the person to talk to. Finally, if you see someone who is down or upset go see whats wrong and see if you can help because you never know what kind of life that person has and a hug could make a big difference.

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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 are pleasures forevermore.

God will show us the path that he has prepared us for the ever lasting love he will give. When we are in heaven or the ever lasting life we are reunited with God and we are filled with forever happiness. With God life is good, life is a temporary thing with temporary happiness and once we get to heaven we will find that happiness we have been longing and searching for. to find that forever happiness we have to grow on our faith and build our trust in God and let him show us the way to him even if it takes years and years we will all end up there. we will all end up in some sort of forever happiness and forever love that is directly from God himself, we just have to let him lead us and not go down a different path

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Psalm 30:5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

This quote is saying, God might be mad at us and we might be regretful but it only lasts for a moment. Once the sorrow is over, happiness comes but we will only find it with God. He will always be there for us and do whatever we need Him to no matter how mad He is. I can apply this to my life by not stressing over if He is upset with me after doing something wrong. I know He is always there for me and is waiting to bring me happiness.

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John 16:24 Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

This shows that if we want something, all we have to do is ask God. When we ask God questions, it shows Him that we truly love, and want to be with Him. God created a yearning for us so that we can be truly happy when we find Him, so when we ask questions we will be able to find God. When we don't ask any questions about God, or try to ignore him, we will never be able to know what true happiness is. When we finally meet up with God, you'll be truly happy, and it will be the best moment of your life.

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Isaiah 9:3 You have multiplied the nation and increased its joy; they rejoice before You according to the joy of harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

This means God wants us to see his creation through our eyes and heart, and be curious about him, and come to him. We can find our happiness through believing and trusting in god to give us a better understanding of why we are here and who we are as people. how this applies to our life is by letting his creation be known and appreciate what all he has done for us. Also he wants us to have faith in him through his creation of us, and our world.

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Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

In this passage it explains how we learn to find joy within God. We learn to be happy with the little things in life, rather than always chasing more and more. By full and hungry it suggests to be fulfilled, but only momentarily. In suffering it details how we know loss and we come to learn more out of it. Everything we do shall be done in christ, for He gives us the power to be kind and do what is right. I can apply this to my life by trusting in God even when it's hard and I feel abandoned. I can learn to accept things and people as they are. I can rejoice in the little things. I can rejoice for the lives of others.

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John 16:24 "Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full."

This verse is teaching us about finding happiness in God By going to him and asking for happiness from him. I can apply this verse to my life by finding happiness in the Lord not in materials, money, or love because I could loose it all. The difference is I can't loose God because he will always be there for me and others. Finding happiness in God will keep you happy forever not just for a couple years.

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Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people whose God is the LORD!

This verse teaches us that only people who are truly happy are the ones who find joy in the Lord. You can only find happiness when you're looking for the Lord. In my life I can turn to the Lord if I am feeling upset. I can apply this quote in my life by finding happiness in God instead of other things. I can only be truly happy if I am turning to the Lord.

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James 4:2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask.

This means that all of the mean things we do, all of the killing, and hurting other people and things, will never satisfy us. When we do these hurtful things, we aren't asking for forgiveness, or help to seek through it without hurting someone else, so that God may not help us. When we shy away from God, and do not ask for help, we do unjust things that we think will make it better. This takes away our chance for happiness. We can apply this to our lives by coming to God before we do irrational things, and ask him for help.

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Matthew 25:21 His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.

This verse is teaching us that if you have faith in God, you will be rewarded. It is basically saying that since the person was faithful, he will let them be ruler of many things. This applies to me because I can do the same. If I am faithful in God, one day he will reward me. This teaches us that if we trust and be good that we get something out of it.

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Psalms 126:5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

This quote teaches that every hardship a person goes through, they shall be happy in the end. With God, you can become happy and he can lead you out of any darkness that you are in. It also teaches everyone that things will get better no matter what and if you remain faithful to God than you will achieve that. I can apply this to my life because whenever I go through hardships or when I feel defeated, I always turn to God. I ask God to guide me and lead me to the light so I can be restored with his happiness.