Happiness is something
we create in our mind,
It's not something you search for
and so seldom find--
It's just waking up
and beginning the day
By counting our blessings
and kneeling to pray--
It's giving up thoughts
that breed discontent
And accepting what comes
as a "gift heaven-sent"--
It's giving up wishing
for things we have not
And making the best of
whatever we've got--
It's knowing that life
is determined for us,
And pursuing our tasks
without fret, fume or fuss--
For it's by completing
what God gives us to do
That we find real contentment
and happiness, too.
~ Helen Steiner Rice
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This poem means the world to me, and I have it written on the flyleaf of my Bible. If people would follow what it says I guarantee it will turn their life around and they will begin experiencing happy, joyful days regardless of the challenge they are facing. Thank You, Lord, for the God-given talent to Helen Steiner Rice and for her so graciously sharing it with us!
ReplyDeletethanks for this
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