What Makes you happy? Holiday Traditions

Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

 

The Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.” 1 Samuel 13:1

 

Good Morning!

The task of each day, which is arduous, combined with holiday traditions, has a tendency to suffocate joyful times in our life. We frequently neglect the simple joys that brought us happiness or the ways in which we can make others smile.

 

Despite the fact that many pastime delights may be perceived as childish, it is undeniable that these simple pleasures from the past did provide some level of mental and physical stimulation, no matter how frustrated or angry one may have been.

 

What can we do to bring happiness to God Can we make God happy? We can indeed make God happy.

 

David was declared by God to be a man after God’s own heart (1 Sam 13:14, Acts 13:22). David knew how to make God happy.

 

The amazing thing about David, he wanted to imitate God, which is what made him God's apple of the eye. He had love in his heart. Even after death, he ensured that his love for Jonathan would be carried on with his offspring.

 

Regardless of Saul's disdain for David and the many opportunities David had to harm Saul, David still treated him with grace. David,  He was a man who showed grace and patience towards the faults of others. He was willing and ready to offer his enemies another opportunity. David spared Saul's life twice, despite the opportunities  to strike him down.

 God is a God who offers redemption. David's act of forgiving his enemies and sparing Saul's life is an illustration of bringing happiness to God.

 

As you get ready for the holidays, consider what brought you joy and laughter and also how you can bring happiness to God.

 

I would be interested in learning about the holiday traditions or activities that bring you joy. Your moments of enjoyment are not restricted solely to the festive season. Jot down a few items and share your list of things that make you happy.

 

Listening to music alone is what makes me happy. It provides me time for meditation, introspection, and even tap into my creativity. To me, music often evokes both a feeling of joy and a sense of peace.

 

Find moments to be happy and also make God happy too, so you can enjoy!

Subscribe in a reader