The Strength of the Yoke
As we yoke ourselves to Him, we can do things we couldn’t do on our own because He can do the things we cannot do for ourselves. – Yoon Hwan Choi, “Do You Want to be Happy?” Ensign (CR) November 2023
Happiness
The Basis of Happiness
If we cannot find the abundant life and complete happiness in the realm of the physical, wherein lies the basis of happiness? In the first place, I would say that happiness comes from within, and not from without. As the good book says, “. . . as he [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he”. […]
Knowing and Becoming
To know Christ is life eternal. To become like Christ is happiness everlasting. We know the steps that Jesus trod: obedience, devotion, purity, truthfulness, kindness, resistance of temptation, self-sacrifice. – Levi Edgar Young, “Conference Report,” October 1959, Third Day-Morning Meeting, p. 100
Happily Ever After
“Happy and forever” are not the imaginary stuff of fairy tales. True, enduring joy and eternity with those we love are the very essence of God’s plan of happiness. His lovingly prepared way can make our eternal journey happy and forever. – Gerrit W. Gong, “Happy and Forever,” Ensign (CR) October 2022
Plans and Specifications
How blessed we are to count on a knowledge of the plan of salvation created by our Heavenly Father, to have the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and to rely on the inspired direction of living prophets! All the former constitute the divinely designed “plans” and the “technical specifications” that teach us clearly how to […]
The Way to Joy and Happiness
Yes, the restored gospel of Jesus Christ is the way to joy and happiness. The Lord intended that his children should be happy, that they would have joy as they served him. He gave them understanding of his plan and how they would enter back into his presence. He had given his children a promise […]
Understanding the Purpose of Our Being
The happiest men and the happiest women that you know in the world are those who are conforming their lives to the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are those who have the assurance of eternal life; they are those who understand the purpose of our being; they are those who realize that […]
Idle Goodness
Happiness certainly does not come from just idle goodness. The Savior said, “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.” (Matthew 23:11.) He could have said, “He that is happiest among you shall be your servant.” Active service to others is serving God. – Eldred G. Smith, “Conference Report,” April 1949, Afternoon […]
Love and Appreciation
I can say to you, my brethren and sisters, the happiest people in this world are those who love their neighbors as themselves and manifest their appreciation of God’s blessings by their conduct in life. – George Albert Smith, “Conference Report,” April 1949, First Day-Morning Session, p.10
Being Happy or Unhappy
I would like to ask you, “When are you the happiest?” You’re the happiest when you are trying your best to serve the Lord with all your heart, with all your might, and with all your strength. And I would like to ask you when you’re the most unhappy? You’re the most unhappy when you […]