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The Baal Shem Tov taught that prayer conducted with joy is greater than prayer conducted with tears. [29]: 1:185 The Baal Shem also taught that when the Tzadikim of the generation are joyful they awaken joy in the entire world, [29]: 2:349 and that anger is dispelled by an emphasis on love for God and joy in performing the commandments.
The expression "God is love" (ὁ θεὸς ἀγάπη ἐστίν) occurs twice in the New Testament: 1 John 4:8;16. Agape was also used by the early Christians to refer to the self-sacrificing love of God for humanity, which they were committed to reciprocating and practicing towards God and among one another (see kenosis).
Santokh, or contentment, is freedom "from ambition, envy, greed and jealousy. Without contentment, it is impossible to acquire peace of mind." [2] Practice truth, contentment and kindness; this is the most excellent way of life. One who is so blessed by the Formless Lord God renounces selfishness, and becomes the dust of all.
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They try to remember that all aspects of life are a result of God’s Will. Contentment leads to freedom from care, fear and worry. It is a divine quality, a deep godly "priceless jewel", which is acquired by those souls who move on the path of Sach Khand. When desires vanish the state of contentment is reached, "Sat Santokh".
Related: 105 Affirmations for Self-Love 6. "Family is the most important thing in the world." — Princess Diana. 7. “It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing.”
“Self love is not a place we get to but a place we choose.”—Shannon Kaiser, “The Self-Love Experiment” Self love quotes “Do your thing and don’t care if they like it.”
The biblical verse "worship The Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs," (Psalm 100:2) stresses joy in the service of God. [163] A popular teaching by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov , a 19th-century Chassidic Rabbi, is " Mitzvah Gedolah Le'hiyot Besimcha Tamid ," it is a great mitzvah (commandment) to always be in a state of happiness.