Be Happy

To be happy you first have to create it in your mind...
It's not something you search for or seldom find.

When you wake up in the morning and begin your day..
First count your blessings and then thank God and pray.

Give up those thoughts that breed discontent...
And just remember everything that comes your way
is heaven sent.

Don't spends time wishing for things that you have not...
But simply make the best of what you've got.

Know that life is already determined for us...
Then pursue each task without a fret, a fume or a fuss.

Just get busy and complete what God gives you to do...
Do that and you'll find real contentment and be happy too.

God wants you happy because it's good for the heart...
And being happy in your mind is a great place to start.

                                     TK<><
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Makama Avatar
March 3, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Simply majestic.... My inner being felt so sophisticated reading your lines... "Then pursue each task without a fret, a fume or a fuss" WHAT A LINE!!
Nunez Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 6:28 AM
A happy thought, the mind won't rot...Lovely write yo have here, Tom. Have a happy Valentine's...smiles from the land of thousand isles...Kim:D
Andresen Avatar
February 13, 2015 at 3:36 AM
- Thank you for nice words, Tom - I wish you a sweet Valentine's Day and a beautiful weekend! - // Anne-Lise :)
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