Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

You know, Lord, lots of folks have heaps of thoughts and ideas about the secret of how to have happiness.  How about Christmas gifts - just think of all the items, all these special gifts are given because of the happiness and love we share.

With Easter coming up, here is a good thought to embrace, in a poem with author listed as -Sper:

"Because of love God sent His Son From heaven's throne to earth

"To rescue us from sin and death - a Gift of priceless worth!"

An unknown author wrote: "The secret of happiness is not to do what you like to do, but to learn to like and love what it is that you have to do."

Happiness is not found by seeking, as it is not an end in itself. We all know that pots of gold are never found at the end of the rainbow as we used to think when we were little kids; gold is mined from the ground or panned laboriously from a mountain stream.

We remember Your Words Lord, when You told Your disciples, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."

The things You spoke of, Lord, were the things that make us feel happy and secure like food, drink, clothes, shelter. You told us not to make these the chief goal of our lives but to "seek the kingdom" and these needs would be automatically supplied. There, if we will take it, is the secret of happiness.

Forgive us dear Lord, many times we're anxious about things in our lives. You promised to take care of all our needs to make us happy. We read in Matthew 6:34 (TLB); "So don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow, too. Live one day at a time."

Thank You Lord, for loving us and wanting us the be happy.

Love, Mara.