Key To Lasting Happiness

The key to being happy is a grateful heart. I’ve seen people who have a lot MORE than me who seem grumpy about everything and people who have a lot LESS than me who seem to have the best attitude. You can’t wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to be happy. Someone out there will always have more than you and someone will always have less.

There is always, always something to be thankful for. If you need help, seek out someone who is less privileged than yourself in that area. If your leg hurts, talk to someone with no legs. If you can’t afford a new car, talk to someone who has no car. If you have to share an apartment with four other people just to make ends meet, talk to a homeless person. If you don’t like your job, talk to someone who’s been unemployed a while, who’s gone on many interviews with no call backs. If you think this country sucks, talk to someone from a third world country.

The fact is that we will always have something else we want – something that could be better – there’s no perfect situations here on earth. But experiencing true happiness starts with being grateful for what you already have. Once you embrace the things you DO have with a thankful heart you will see God show up and show out in greater ways!

Think about it as a parent. If you had a child who was always complaining about their things; their phone isn’t new enough, their clothes aren’t fresh enough, their shoes aren’t made by the right designer. Now, what if you had one who thanked you all the time; for putting food on the table, for encouraging their talent, for working to provide them with a safe home environment. Tell me you wouldn’t want to show even more blessing to the grateful one? God is our heavenly Parent – act toward Him in the way you would want your children to act toward you and see if your life doesn’t take a sharp turn toward more lasting happiness.