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... whoso confesseth and forsaketh sins shall have mercy. Happy is man that feareth alway ... Proverbs 28:13-14
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul ... he that keepeth law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:17-18
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you ... happy are ye if ye do them. John 13:15-17
I think myself happy ... because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all things whereof I am accused of ... Acts 26:2
For meat destroy not work of God. All things indeed are pure ... Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. Romans 14:20-22
Behold, we count them happy which endure ... and have seen end of Lord; that Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. James 5:11
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye ... sanctify Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that ... they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 1 Peter 3:13-16
If ye be reproached for name of Christ, happy are ye; for spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you ... 1 Peter 4:14
So, be Happy!
Glimpses of God © by Joyce C. Lock http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.
Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, and columnist. In addition, she founded and maintains the e-mail ministries "Heavenly Inspirations" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and "Share a Smile" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/. Joyce's writings encourage us in our relationship with God and each other.