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

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Daver Austin

Date: 11/15/2011 10:04:00 AM

Sorry to hear of your troubles, Dane Ann. Thanks for sharing this sure-fire formula with all. Love, daver

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 11/17/2011 11:45:00 AM

Life is good...even when it is difficult...makes it interesting to say the least. I am doing fine these days. It's nice to see you here, Daver. Big Smiles. Dane Ann

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/15/2011 9:58:00 AM

Great testimony of your faith..Yes, life does change..I don't adjust to changes as well as some but eventually I do adjust..The adjusting period is really hard on me..Having a faith that all is going to end up well is what it takes..Enjoyed reading your work..I like the line forgiving yourself...Sometimes it is easier to forgive others than ourselves..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 11/17/2011 11:47:00 AM

Sometimes, we forget to forgive ouselves and end up dwelling in self-persecution...NOT GOOD! And definitely not what God wants for us. He was us to be happy spiritual beings. God be with you. Ad thank you for your very much appreciated comments. Loving, Dane Ann

Sara Kendrick
Date: 11/15/2011 9:59:00 AM

I know that you had the painful surgery for hip joint..I know that you understand pain..Sometimes the pain in our body is a change in life that we do not want..Sara

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 11/15/2011 8:43:00 AM

What a beautiful and inspiring write this is, Dane Ann! These reminders of yours are very vital and I like how you let each words stand out for each stanza's first line. I think we all need to be reminded of this. Thank you for this :D and I hope that things are going well for you-- thank you for dropping by my poem :D

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 11/17/2011 11:48:00 AM

Thank you so very much for reading my poetry and taking time to leave your comment. I appreciate you. I have really enjoyed these few days that I have had the opportunity to write and read some poetry here on the soup. It’s great to be able to do so and hopefully, it will continue. But…life is about to be hectic once again…soon. I send my love. Sincerely, Dane Ann