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How God Made Me Happy PT.2

In "How God Made Me Happy PT.2," Pastor Scott Thom explores how God’s love and guidance bring true happiness and joy. He highlights key principles for cultivating a fulfilled life, including embracing Jesus's qualities, trusting God over money, pursuing godly goals, and releasing burdens to Jesus. Pastor Thom emphasizes that happiness comes from within and above, rooted in a deep relationship with God rather than material wealth or external circumstances.

 

Discussion Questions:

 

How can embracing the qualities of Jesus (love, joy, peace) change your perspective on happiness?

Why is it important to trust God for provision rather than relying on money for happiness?

How do you find purpose and direction in your life through godly goals?

What burdens or fears must you release to Jesus to experience more joy?

How can serving others and focusing on God’s kingdom bring more fulfillment and happiness?

 

Prayer Points:

 

Pray for a deeper relationship with God that brings lasting joy and peace.

Ask God to help you embrace His qualities and reflect the image of Christ in your daily life.

Pray for freedom from the worry of material possessions and trust in God's provision.

Ask God for direction in pursuing godly goals that align with His will for your life.

Pray for the strength to release all burdens, fears, and concerns about others’ opinions to Jesus.

 

Action Steps:

 

Reflect on areas where you may be relying on material things for happiness. Challenge yourself to trust God more fully.

Identify a godly goal you can pursue this week—small or large—that aligns with God's purpose for your life.

Spend time in prayer and release any emotional or mental burdens to Jesus, trusting Him to provide peace and joy.

Look for opportunities to serve others and invest in God’s kingdom within your community and beyond.

Practice the qualities of Jesus (love, joy, peace) in your relationships, making it a habit to reflect His nature.

 

Keywords for You

 

Happiness in God

Finding Joy in Jesus

Trusting God for Happiness

Embracing Jesus' Qualities

Pursuing Godly Goals

Contentment in Christ

Overcoming Worry with Faith

Release Burdens to Jesus

Christian Life Purpose

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Be Strong in the Lord - Worship Song with Lyrics

Be Strong in the Lord - Worship Song with Lyrics

 

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Lyrics

 

[Verse]

Finally my brethren be strong in the Lord

Stand tall in His power let His love accord

In the power of His might we'll find the light

Through the storms of life He'll bring us to new heights

 

[Verse 2]

 

Raise your heart lift your voice to the sky

 

In His grace we'll rise fly high and dry

 

No shadows no fears no more endless night

 

With the Lord’s strength everything feels right

 

 

[Chorus]

Be strong in the Lord find your peace within

His power healing past all our sin

Together we are one in His sacred light

In the strength of His might we will fight the fight

 

[Verse 3]

With His power we conquer every storm

Through the darkest valleys we are reborn

In every battle we stand side by side

With His love our guide we never need to hide

 

[Bridge]

When the world feels heavy cast your cares upon

In His strength we'll march on till the dawn

His power in us forever pure and bright

Be strong in the Lord feel His might

 

[Chorus]

Be strong in the Lord find your peace within

His power healing past all our sin

Together we are one in His sacred light

In the strength of His might we will fight the fight

 

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