Psalms says, (19:14, NLT) "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer."
So, one way is to have our thoughts and words be pleasing to God. This leads to actions that would make Him happy!
How can we do this?
We can spend time studying His word. For example, we can study the life of Jesus and be inspired by his examples of love and compassion. We can also study the lives of other faithful people in the Bible, like Moses, Daniel, Esther, and the Apostle Paul. Even the ones who WEREN’T so faithful are worth learning about, so we can more clearly see what NOT to do!
We can spend time in grateful prayer, praising Him and thanking Him for all He has provided. We can also share our questions, challenges and need for direction and strength. Psalms says, (33:20, Amplified Bible) “We wait [expectantly] for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.”
We can spend time in God’s creation, like taking a walk or camping, admiring the stars in the nighttime sky, and the beautiful nature on the earth, praising Him for His creativity, wisdom and power. Psalms says (19:1, NASB) “…The heavens tell of the glory of God; and their expanse declares the work of His hands.”
When our thoughts are focused on pleasing God, we are more likely to be careful with our words and actions, looking for opportunities to be kind and unselfish towards others.
For example, we can pray and watch for ways to be encouraging to others. We can look for ways to brighten someone’s day. We can be obedient to our parents and helpful to our teachers. We can be a blessing to our friends. Hebrews says, (6:10, God’s Word Translation) “God is fair. He won't forget what you've done or the love you've shown for Him…”
Finally, we can continue these efforts every day, never giving up. In 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul says, (15:58, NLT) “…be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”
So, how can we make God happy? We can try our best to make our thoughts, words and actions pleasing to Him, study His word, spend time in thankful prayer and in admiring His creation, and look for ways to be kind to others. Let’s never give up!
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