Heavenly Father,
We come before you in gratitude and joy, for you are the source of all happiness and goodness. Your Word reminds us in Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” We lift our hearts to you, seeking your guidance and wisdom as we desire to share our happiness with those around us.
Lord, you have blessed us abundantly, and we are reminded of James 1:17, which says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.” We thank you for these blessings, and we pray that you would help us to be vessels of your love and happiness to others.
Teach us, O God, to be instruments of your peace, as described in Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” May our lives be characterized by the joy that comes from knowing you, and may that joy overflow into the lives of those we encounter.
In our moments of happiness, may we remember the words of Proverbs 15:13, “A glad heart makes a cheerful face.” Help us to wear the cheerful face of joy and contentment so that those around us may see your light shining through us.
Lord, as we seek to share our happiness, remind us of 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up.” Give us the strength to lift up those who may be going through difficult times, and may our happiness be a beacon of hope for them.
In all that we do, may we follow the example of Jesus, who in Acts 20:35 said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Help us to be generous with our happiness, sharing not only our material blessings but also the joy that comes from a relationship with you.
Finally, Lord, we pray that our happiness would point others to you, the ultimate source of joy and contentment. As it says in Psalm 34:8, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” May our happiness be a testimony to your goodness and may it lead others to seek you.
We offer this prayer in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who taught us to love one another and share in the fullness of life that you offer. Amen.