Faith is the only way to approach God. Love is the only way to be sure to obey God. Reverence and delight are the only ways to live close to God.
I delight myself in my Lord, and He gives me the desires of my heart (Psalm 37:4). My countenance radiates the joy of the Lord, for a happy heart makes the face cheerful (Proverbs 15:13). The light of my eyes even rejoices the hearts of others (Proverbs 15:30), and the cheerful heart has a continual feast (Proverbs 15:15).
Joy is an essential element to the spirit life. Whatever we may think or say about God, when we are not joyful, our thoughts and words cannot bear fruit. God whispers to us in our pleasures.
Father, my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips (Psalm 63:5). I speak out in psalms and hymns and make melody with all my heart to You, always giving thanks to You for everything in the name of my Lord Jesus (Ephesians 5:19-20). My happy heart is good medicine and my cheerful mind works healing (Proverbs 17:22).
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread; places to play in as well as pray in, where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul. Our Father refreshes us on the journey with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to mistake them for home.
The Lord be exalted! For the Lord God delights in the well-being (health and happiness) of His servants (Psalm 35:27). The Lord delights in His people (Psalm 149:4). Exalt the Lord, O my soul! I rejoice in You always, Father God. And again I say it, I will rejoice (Philippians 4:4). I delight myself in You, O Lord my God (Philippians 3:1). Happy am I because God is my Lord [my God and my Father] (Psalm 144:15). My spirit rejoices in God my Savior (Luke 1:47).
God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7).
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