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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 teaches us that God always wants us to come to him for forgiveness, God always forgives. In order to find perfect happiness we need forgiveness, you cant be fully happy. Forgiveness brings us closer to God, and we all want that ultimate happiness and in order to have that we need to be closer to God and forgiveness. We might be angry at God for whatever reason and mad all threw the day or night, but at the end of the day hes there for us and wants us to grow closer to him.

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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.

What this passage teaches us about finding happiness is to set aside all of the bad and negative things that we go through, and to start focusing on the good or things that make us happy. It tells us to walk away from all the bad in our life and truly do what makes us happy. God is always here for us to help guide us to the better things in life which are typically the things that we find happiness in. I can relate this to my life because if I would set aside the things that make me not happy and just focus on the good life would be a lot better. For example If you had people in your life that were always mean and negative and then also different people that are positive and bring you up, your life would be a lot more positive and happier if you surrounded yourself with the better people. If we did something wrong, instead of worrying about it and continuing to think about it you can set the bad things aside and talk to God about it. Overall the passage is teaching us to learn to find happiness even in the bad situations.

Lia Webster

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Lucy Paulin Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the Lord is your strength.

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Lucy Paulin Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the Lord is your strength.

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We all look for Joy in life but we never really no where to find it. But the true Joy is living a life like God did and helping others.
This verse teaches us that in bad times the Lord's joy will make you stronger and help you get through a hard time. I can apply this to my life by praying to God in the Good and bad times, going to mass, and helping others. I also can read the bible and feel closer to God.

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Angelo Tamburrino Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

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Angelo Tamburrino Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

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This verse teaches us that if we get to know the Lord we will discover that he is good. This verse says  that we will be blessed if we trust in the Lord and that means we should trust in God to feel true happiness. This verse also teaches us that trusting in God gives us blessings. I can apply this to my life because I know that Gods word is true and if I trust in him I will be blessed. Another way I can apply this to my life is to make sure I always keep faith in God and trust him no matter what, especially if bad things happen.

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Claire Daugherty Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

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Claire Daugherty Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

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I chose this verse because I related to it the most, and it spoke out to me. Psalm 37:4 talks about how when you trust and believe in the Lord, you will be fulfilled and satisfied with your wanting. This excerpt tells us that when you trust in god, he can give you everything you've ever wanted. However, he isn't going to give you that game or new set of Lego's, he's going to give you true happiness and enjoyment.
Having faith in God is the passage way to new and eternal life in heaven.

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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 has taught me about finding happiness in God. I learned that in moments we might feel upset, down, and sad. But when we put our happiness our trust and faith into God joy follows. If we can put our faith into God we do not need to know or understand why upsetting things happen to us or around us. By putting our trust and faith in God it brings us true happiness and satisfaction.

I will apply this to my life by knowing God loves me and I have my faith in him so I do not need to worry when I am upset in the moment because God is always here for us and will always love us.

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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 teaches us about finding happiness in God. God's "favor" and help is here with us for life. And knowing that God is with us makes us feel protected and happy. We can find happiness in God by seeing his help throughout the day by looking at things or objects. I can apply to this to my life because I do get mad sometimes. When the morning comes, it is a new day, new morning, and a new happy me.

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Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

This verse is teaching us to find happiness in God through others. God reveals himself in many ways, one of those being the people around us. He wants us to empathize with those around us or to feel how they feel so we can help our brothers and sisters see that all things happen for a reason but when we trust in God we know that they are happening for a good reason. I can use this in my life by being a true empath  and helping others see how God is calling them and wanting them to trust what he is doing for them.

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Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This verse is teaching us about having hope in God. Because having hope in God is like having faith in him.I could apply this to my life by having more positive things to think and say. I could have hope that God is always watching me and helping me.But all together i think i could be happy and be more attentive to my life of faith.

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 Marco Hayek Quote: Proverbs 16:20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

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 Marco Hayek Quote: Proverbs 16:20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

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This verse is teaching us about finding happiness in God by telling us that is we pay attention to God we find good.But if we trust God and his plan we will receive true happiness.The quote is also saying if we dont lose faith in God good will happen.Also if we listen to what God is leading us to we will be happy.

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Anyone who has righteousness will be accepted and looked after by God. But anyone who is wicked will not be accepted or looked after by God, but instead will have bad things happen to them

The verse tells me that by having righteousness I will be cared for and accepted by God and see a bright life, and if I don't be righteous then I will suffer the consequences of being wicked.

I can apply this to my life by making sure I follow this and not be wicked to others or God so I can live a bright life.

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Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

This verse means that you should not try and find your happiness through others, you need live your own life and only look for God to find your answers. One who weeps should not try and share their sadness with the ones who found happiness themselves. And the ones who have found the happiness already, should continue to please themselves so they are pure enough to love God. What I mean by that is, that you shouldn't turn to God only when you have a broken soul, you should be following all the time so he feels loved and appreciated, not just the times when others need help. The ones who are happy now, are the ones who learned to search for God and found him.

I can use what I just said as advice in my own life, because I'm not perfect, and sometimes I'm not always honest to myself and God, but I still have to show him I care by my words and actions everyday. It would be selfish to ignore him when he in the reason I'm even alive breathing.

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Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

This verse teaches me that once I give myself up and fully love the lord he will answer my calls for help. If you can admit that you need God in your life and start worshipping him, all that you could want is yours to have. I can apply this to my life by realizing that all I need is God for me to be truly happy. Once I realize that God is within me and everyone else I can figure out that the answer to my heart and soul is within God. God wants everyone to find him, but not everyone does because they simply don't ask God for forgiveness and love.

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Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God.

This verse teaches us about finding happiness in God because whatever you do or eat, will not measure up to God. You do not get happiness from intangible things. You get happiness and direction from God. In our lives, we think money, fame, love etc. would bring us happiness. The only thing that will make us truly happy is God.

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Nehemiah 8:10 The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Joy is something we all need. We can find that joy in God. Once we find God. True joy and happiness is when we will truly have the strength to do Gods will. We will finally be able to complete the tasks set for us from God. My life is never going to be straight forward, because God always has something different planed than what I do. So once I find God, I will truly have the strength I need to carry out his will, and I will no longer have different plans than He does.

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

This verse helps us understand that the people who are happy are praising our Lord. The people are not putting any materials or people above him. I can apply this to my life in many ways. One way is making sure that before I go on my phone before bed, I make sure to say my prayers first. This is showing God that I am putting him over any material. This will help me be happy because God will be closer to me.

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Kiera O'Brien                                   Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! 

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Kiera O'Brien                                   Psalm 144:15 Happy are the people whose God is the LORD! 

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

This means that they who look up to God the Lord and follow him will be happy. If you are a follower of God and you try to be like him you will eventually end up looking for him. When you do and you find him you will be fully happy and be at peace.

I can apply this to my life by getting God involved in my life as much as possible. I can go to mass, pray, read the bible at night, altar serve, and much more. I can also try to be like God as much as possible and look for him. I can search for ways to find god and see him.

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Proverbs 16:20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

This means that only the wise and only the ones who are wise enough to find God and know that he is the right choice. The only people that trust in God and the Lord will be happy because you can not find happiness in material items and can only find it in God. People who pay attention to God will seek happiness and will have good in their life. I can use this in my own life by learning and caring about God and taking his path just like he wants me and they way he made me to be. Anyone will do whatever they need to do for happiness because everyone wants to be happy and will have to find God for that happiness. Being happy is not a choice but if you find God and follow him that will come around more often.

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Psamls-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 is teaching us that we are aloud to be upset or mad. That we don’t have to be happy all the time, but it also says that we will be happy eventually. This is the same as how we find happiness in God. We don’t have the happiness we long for yet but we will get it from God when we find him in our lives. I can apply this to my life by being patient on my search for God. I understand that getting that happiness will take awhile so I just need some more patience and understanding.

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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.

People will do whatever they think will make them happy because everyone wants to be happy. Some will do anything, execpt ask God. God can and will give happiness to those who as for it. In our lives, we can turn to God in hardships or in happiness to find never ending joy with Him. We can want, and covet, and hope for happiness, but we can only find neverending love in God.

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Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

You should always rejoice in God. No matter what pain you are in or who you have lost always rejoice in God. God can give you eternal happiness if you always trust and love him. I can apply this to my life by always trusting that God is their for me. God will help you to find happiness

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Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

This verse is teaching us that people who trust in the Lord will be blessed. If you find God you will see that He is good. The more we trust God the more that we hep we can get from Him. I can apply this to my life by praying to God and going to reconciliation to be blessed. Cleansing my soul from sin will connect me more with God.