Gain Happiness
To gain happiness
And have a joyful heart,
Follow these suggestions
And you will know life’s purpose
Seek
Look for God’s guidance.
Gaze into the beautiful Heavens.
Ask the Lord to testify of His truth.
Read
Open your mind to God’s teachings.
Examine the Holy Scriptures often
Ponder each verse.
Become a wisdom sleuth.
Study
Learn righteous principles
Line upon line
Then practice them every day.
Pray
Give thanks for the good in your life.
Ask for understanding and guidance.
Beg for strength when tempted.
Allow God to help you.
Listen
Feel and acknowledge the Holy Spirit.
Pay attention to righteous promptings.
Afterward, do according to God’s will.
Share
Bare your heart to God, often.
Honestly tell Him your every thought, regularly.
Then, share your goodness with mankind.
Live
Wholly committed to the Gospel,
Forgiving yourself and others of errors,
Be faithful to God and endure until the end.
Then, happiness will be yours…forever.
© November 15, 2011
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Copyright © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen | Year Posted 2011
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