Blessed are those who have the God of Jacob as a helper (Psalm 146:5)
Everyone wants to be happy. However, many people fail in their quest to find that elusive gift, because they are looking in the wrong places.
Proverbs 16:20 says, "Blessed are those who trust in God." And, Psalm 146:5 shows that happiness is only obtained by those who seek help and hope in God.
The foundation of happiness is a right relationship with God. However, to fully experience that happiness, we have to build practical ways based on that foundation.
I found Ten Rules for a Happier Life:
1. Sharing.
2. Do good.
3. Always give thanks.
4. Work passionately.
5. Visit parents and learn from their experiences.
6. Look closely at the face of a baby and admire it.
7. Laugh often -- laughter is the oil of life.
8. Pray to know the ways of Allah.
9. Plan like you'll live forever -- and you will.
10. Live as if today were your last day on earth.
2. Do good.
3. Always give thanks.
4. Work passionately.
5. Visit parents and learn from their experiences.
6. Look closely at the face of a baby and admire it.
7. Laugh often -- laughter is the oil of life.
8. Pray to know the ways of Allah.
9. Plan like you'll live forever -- and you will.
10. Live as if today were your last day on earth.
All of them are very good thoughts for living a happy life. Support each of these rules with praise, and your happiness will be perfect. "Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will glorify the Lord while I live" (Psalm 146:1,2) --RWD
TRUE HAPPINESS IS ACHIEVED
BECAUSE WE BELIEVE AND OBEY GOD
BECAUSE WE BELIEVE AND OBEY GOD
*) Taken from Daily Reflections