We measured off a piece of a weed-filled garden and challenged him to get every weed in that small patch. We are reminded of such a time a few months ago when we were teaching our six-year-old grandson, Jaxon, a lesson about work. Tackling a garden full of weeds is hard work, but when it’s done we are filled with a feeling of happiness. ![]() When we work hard and accomplish a goal, the good feeling is hard to describe. It would not be easy to master the earth but that was his challenge and his blessing, as it is ours.” ![]() Note carefully the words: ‘Cursed shall be the ground for thy sake’ (Moses 4:23 italics added), that is, for his good or benefit. When Adam was driven from his garden home, he was told that his bread must be produced by his physical toil, by the sweat of his brow. It is a fundamental principle of salvation, both spiritual and temporal. Richard Clark said, “Work is a blessing from God. It would not be surprising to one day see a scripture that said, “laziness never was happiness.” Knowing how to work hard is one of life’s most important elements in finding happiness. By inviting the Holy Spirit into our lives we can more fully find ourselves living after the manner of happiness. What a comfort to know that we have such a power available to guide us along this earthly journey. Tell the brethren if they will follow the Spirit of the Lord they will go right’” (Teachings: Joseph Smith, 98). Be careful and not turn away the small still voice it will teach to do and where to go it will yield the fruits of the kingdom.It will whisper peace and joy to their souls, and it will take malice, hatred, envying, strife, and all evil from their hearts and their whole desire will be to do good, bring forth righteousness, and build up the kingdom of God. He then reminded us that “Several years after the Prophet Joseph Smith was martyred, he appeared to President Brigham Young and shared this timeless counsel: ‘Tell the people to be humble and faithful and sure to keep the Spirit of the Lord and it will lead them right. Bednar stated, “Receiving the Holy Ghost starts with our sincere and constant desire for His companionship in our lives.” This gift is given to each of us at the time of our baptism. Members of the Church are promised the guidance of the Holy Ghost if they are striving to do what is right. Having the assurance that He will bless us in exactly the way that is best for us is living after the manner of happiness. Our part is to live His commandments and then ask with faith, seeking to do His will, and the blessings will come. And He keeps His promises-whether it’s today, tomorrow, or after this life-He always keeps His promises. ![]() If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it” (John 14:5-6, 13-14). And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do. Holland states, “Above all else, ultimate happiness, true peace, and anything even remotely close to scriptural joy are found first, foremost, and forever in living the gospel of Jesus Christ.”Įlder Holland went on, giving us the clue to happiness that the Lord gave to the Apostle Thomas. In his book To My Friends Elder Jeffrey R. How blessed we are to have the commandments of God to guide us. What a blessing it is to have the scriptures and Church leaders to show us the way. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.’” Enjoying the blessings of the temple is one way we are living after the manner of happiness. It brings peace to our souls-not the peace provided by men but the peace promised by the Son of God when He said, ‘Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. The temple provides purpose for our lives. Monson described temple blessings as follows: “As we go to the holy house, as we remember the covenants we make therein, we will be able to bear every trial and overcome each temptation.
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