If we constantly focus only on the stones in our mortal path, we willalmost surely miss the beautiful flower or cool stream provided by theloving Father who outlined our journey. Each day can bring more joythan sorrow when our mortal and spiritual eyes are open to God'sgoodness. Joy in the gospel is not something that begins only in thenext life. It is our privilege now, this very day. We must never allowour burdens to obscure our blessings. There will always be moreblessings than burdens--even if some days it doesn't seem so. Jesussaid, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have itmore abundantly." Enjoy those blessings right now. They are yours andalways will be. Jeffrey R. Holland
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The quote provides a good reminder that the path to happiness lies less in our circumstances than in our beliefs. It is true that circumstances can make our lives more miserable, but it is also true that circumstances are not the only things that we worry about. We worry about so many things and we worry so much. We worry about the future and we worry about the past.

We worry about the people we love and we worry about those we don't love. We worry so much! The good news is that we don't have to worry about these things anymore because Christ has risen from the grave and He is on His way back to claim His beloved ones. Let us focus more on Him and less on our worries!

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  5. Stay in the race. Keep running. Keep walking. Keep praying. The Lord will renew your strength.

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