Happiness Is . . . A Way of Mind, a Way of Life

Happiness Is... Accepting God's Abundance I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. -- John 10:10 NKJVGod offers us abundance, but He doesn't force it upon us. He promises that we "might have life" and that we "might have it more abundantly." And how, precisely can we claim that abundance? By obeying God and following His Son, that's how!When we commit our hearts, our days, and our work to the One who created us, we experience spiritual abundance. But when we focus our thoughts and energies, not upon God's will for our lives, but instead upon our own unending assortments of earthly needs and desires, we inevitably forfeit the spiritual abundance that might otherwise be ours.Today and every day, seek God's will for your life and follow it. Today, turn your worries and your concerns over to your Heavenly Father. Today, seek God's wisdom, follow His commandments, trust His judgment, and honor His Son. And while you're at it, get rid of that critical voice inside your head -- the little voice that tells you you're never quite good enough. When you do these things, you'll receive God's abundance...and you'll be happy. Great Ideas About Abundance God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life -- abundant and eternal. -- Billy Graham We honor God by asking for great things when they are a part of His promise. We dishonor Him and cheat ourselves when we ask for molehills where He has promised mountains. -- Vance Havner Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you, and when you have peace of mind. -- Quincy Jones God is the giver and we are the receivers; and it is not to those who do great things, but to those who "receive abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness," that richest promises are made. -- Hannah Whitall Smith You can have it all. You just can't have it all at once. -- Oprah Winfrey More from God's Word And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. -- 2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. -- Matthew 7:7-8 NIV A Simple Step Abundance and obedience go hand in hand. Obey God first and expect to receive His abundance second, not vice versa.Copyright 2006 by A. R. Bernard Enterprises LLCBernard, A. R. is the author of 'Happiness Is . . . A Way of Mind, a Way of Life', published 2007 under ISBN 9781416549406 and ISBN 1416549404.