The Prophet Joseph Smith counseled: “Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God” (History of the Church, 5:134–35).
Wow, what a profound statement by the Prophet Joseph Smith. I have truly come to have a strong testimony that happiness is truly key in MY life, yet as I stumbled upon this article in one of the church magazines, Joseph Smith said it perfectly. The Lord wants us to be happy and it truly is the object and design of our existence here in this life. The Lord has always and will always be out for my & all his sons and daughters happines in their lives. How blessed I feel that I have this knowledge and have been so enormously blessed to have gained a testimony of this truth. If I do my part than, I can along with my family continue pursuing the path that leads back to him.
Coming upon this statement has truly reopened my eyes and heart... to yet again re-evaluate and prioritize my life so that I can have peace that I am doing my very best to stay on the path of happiness.
A lil food for thought, sorry for my rambling, I didn't mean to bare my testimony by any means, yet I felt the spirit guiding my thoughts and feelings as I write this post on my blog.
PATH OF HAPPINESS... is truly where its at.
If any of you get a chance you really should read this article. Title is above.
