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STEPS TO HAPPY LIVING
Freelance writer Lupie Riley
Thought: The article was tattered and yellow with age from 43 years of resting in my files but its highlights were still legible. It was titled “Rules For Happy Living” and authored by a man named Douglass who wrote for the Rocky M. Baptist newsletter. These are just a partial listing of his rules that are worth repeating.
1. Keep busy: Meaningful work and productive hobbies help us feel we are making a contribution to our world and make us feel the joy of personal fulfillment.
2. Make thanksgiving the order of the day: Gratitude helps us to see the opportunities in difficulties.
3. Warm other people’s lives with a sincere smile: Cultivate happy lines.
4. Have a sense of humor: The ability to laugh at yourself and life may save you from an ulcer or heart attack.
5. Lift someone else’s burden each day.
6. Get your values straight: Don’t give your best energies to second-rate causes.
7. Develop a strong appreciation for people: Expect to gain from and give to everyone you get to know.
8. Build a confident hope: God cares about us and wills for us life’s best blessing.
9. Read the Bible everyday: It is God’s Word to us and provides us with guidance and insights needed for life’s problems.
10. Talk to God in earnest prayer: Problems all decreased when we can take our burdens to the Lord and leave them there.
Happiness is the overflow of a life lived in loyal service to God and our fellowman.
Conclusion: Knowing God through his son Jesus is the beginning of all knowledge. Now is the time for Salvation. Accept Christ’s forgiveness and invite him into your life—in doing so you will find peace, contentment and a happy life lived out for His glory.
Prayer: Father God, Thank you for my Salvation through Jesus sacrifice on the cross. I can now go on to live that abundant life through you. Amen
Verse: Proverbs 3:5 “My son, never forget the things I’ve taught you. If you want a long and satisfying life, closely follow my instructions. Never forget to be truthful and kind. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart. If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.”
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