Happiness is something we create in our minds.
It’s not something you search for and so seldom find.
It’s just waking up and beginning the day
By counting our blessings and kneeling to pray.
It’s giving up thoughts that breed discontent
And accepting what comes as a gift heaven-sent.
It’s giving up wishing for things we have not.
and making the best of whatever we’ve got.
It’s knowing that life is determined for us
And pursuing our tasks without fret, fume, or fuss.
For it’s by completing what God gives us to do
That we find real contentment and happiness, too.
by H. Rice
