Today is Friday, October 26th, 2007; Karen's Korner #1175

I sometimes 'dog-ear' things that I like in books or magazines; sometime I rip something out of a magazine, if I like it. One in my collection is something from a "Our Daily Bread" devotional magazine; it is dated January 11 (but I don't know if it 2007's edition or not!):
 
How to be Happy!
 
"Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help."
~~ Psalm 146:5
 
"Everyone wants to be happy. But many fail in their quest to find that elusize prize because they are looking in the wrong places.
 
"Proverbs 16:20 tell us, "Whoever trust in the Lord, happy is he." And Psalm 146:5 indicates that happiness comes to those who find their help and hope in God.
 
"The foundation for happiness is a proper relationship with the Lord. But to fully experience that happiness, we must build on that foundation in practical ways. I found a list of Ten Rules for Happier Living:
 
* Give soomething away;
* Do a kindness;
* Give thanks always;
* Work with vim and vigor;
* Visit the elderly and learn from their experiences;
* Look intently into the face of a baby and marvel;
* Laugh often - it's life's lubricant;
* Pray to know God's way;
* Plan as though you will live forever -- because you will;
* Live as though today is your last day on earth.
 
"These are excellent ideas for living a happy life. Undergird each of these rules with praise, and your happiness will be complete. "Praise the Lord, O my soul! While I live I will praise the Lord." - Psalms 146:1,2."
 
By Richard De Haan

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