DAY 9: WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE?

HEY LADIES AND GENTS...DAY 9...LET'S LEARN WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE..??


The smile of God is the Goal of our life. The million dollar question though is how? We probably need to take some pointers from Noah in the bible. A man the repeatedly made God smile. God was so "done" with self-centered people that He wiped out the world except for Noah's family. So, Noah's family was the starting point for the remaking of man. WOWWWW!!!!

You may be thinking...What was so special about Noah?

-Noah Loved God Supremely, Trusted Him completely, Obeyed Him, Praised and Thanked Him continually and fulfilled His purpose.  


God smiles when we love him supremely

The only desire of God's heart is a relationship with us. God made us to love us and He desires for us to love Him back. A relationship with God is so needed today because the world does not give us the peace, love and joy we are in search of. Rather it strips away at our peace, love and joy. Loving God does not require you to be perfect. Your acknowledgement of His existence and Jesus Christ is the best place to begin. After all, God is a jealous God  as revealed in the first commandment: " Thou shall not put any Gods before me." 

God smiles when we trust Him completely

As we have learned earlier in this journey, God knows our beginning, middle and end prior to our birth. He knows the trials and tribulations, joyful and regretful  experiences we will face  in this life before we do. He SMILES when we put our trust in Him anyway. As humans,  we will doubt and wonder whether God is truly working on our behalf. He smiles when we trust Him even when things do not make complete sense. That is what faith is all about...believing in what you do not see. Trusting God completely means having faith that He knows what is the best for your life.TRUSTING IS AN ACT OF WORSHIP.WITHOUT FAITH, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD. 


God smiles when we obey Him wholeheartedly 

"Obedience unlocks understanding" (pg.74). As we obey God's commandments, ideals, and desires, our purpose will be made more clear and comprehensible.  Often we try to offer God partial obedience which still is disobedience. Acting in obedience is an act of worship and love towards God. 

God smiles when we praise and thank Him continually. 

"He smiles when we express our adoration and gratitude to Him." (pg.75) 


God smiles when we use our abilities. 

"God enjoys watching every detail of our life, whether you are working, playing, resting or eating." God loves observing us live. He is just not watching spiritual aspects. He abides in all areas of our lives...NUMBER ONE SPECTATOR...MAKE HIM SMILE! 

"Every human activity except sin, can be done for God's pleasure if you do it with an attitude of praise."  Everything activity we engage in can all be done for the Glory of God! For instance, going to work, doing your homework, making a blog (lol), playing basketball, talking to a friend, creating an invention, working out etc. can all be done for the Glory of God. 

 "You bring Him enjoyment by being you. Anytime you reject any part of yourself, you are rejecting God's wisdom and sovereignty in creating you."  --->> God made each and every one of us wonderfully and fearfully made in His image...NO MISTAKES! So, work what you got because you are SPECIAL! :)

AHA MOMENT: 

" WHEN WE LIVE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY, YOUR FOCUS CHANGES FROM "HOW MUCH PLEASURE AM I GETTING OUT OF LIFE?" TO  "HOW MUCH PLEASURE IS GOD GETTING OUT OF MY LIFE?"

MOREOVER, WHEN WE REMEMBER THE "WHY," THEN WE REMEMBER ITS LESS ABOUT US AND MORE ABOUT HIM. AIM TO PLEASE GOD...NEVER MAN. 


Love, Peace and Joy Always,

Stephanie