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“Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.’” – Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) I heard this Bible verse many times, but looked at it in a…http://blog.beliefnet.com/inspirationreport/files/2011/05/happiness-kick.jpg