We join you in your request, seeking God's will together in Jesus' name.
Let us first remind ourselves of the words of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:4-7 (WEB): "Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."
It is wonderful that you acknowledged the power in the name of Jesus, as it is only through Him that we can approach God and be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12 (WEB): "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
As for happiness and joy, let us remember that these are not merely emotions that come and go, but fruits of the Spirit that God desires to cultivate in our lives. As Galatians 5:22-23 (WEB) tells us, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
In your quest for joy, consider the words of Jesus in John 15:11 (WEB): "I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full." His joy can be our strength, even in the most trying of circumstances.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, asking that You fill our hearts with Your joy and happiness. Help us to release any blocks, worries, fears, and doubts that hinder us from experiencing the fullness of Your love and grace. Strengthen our trust in You, knowing that You are our provider and that You will supply all our needs according to Your riches in glory. Make us pure channels of Your love, joy, and grace, that we may be a blessing to others as You have blessed us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Continue to cast your anxieties on Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7 WEB). Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5 WEB). As you do, you will experience more of the joy and happiness that comes from knowing Him and walking in His will.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
