Happiness and Gratitude

 

Sometimes it takes many years to learn important life lessons.

One of those has been learning that when one is grateful for all that has been given,  happiness prevails.

It's easy to get into the "I wants" and "Please give me" thoughts.

Certainly,  the Lord has heard my own voice call out countless times with requests.

It took many decades of life to finally come to the realization that before making the requests to the Lord for more, it's imperative to say thanks for all He's already given.

Every new day of life, every breath into the lungs, seeing the sun, hearing the birds, smelling the flowers and on and on are all things for which to be exceedingly grateful. 

So the lesson learned is this-----Want to be happy?  Then be grateful! They go together so perfectly.