The GREATEST of All GOOD Things

A close friend of mine asked me a thought provoking question today: "Why are you always so happy? What's your secret?" I find this question particularly of interest considering recent events in my life. If she had met me 6-10 months ago she would be asking me the opposite question. The answer I gave was "the Temple", based on the fact that I've been an avid attender as of late. But that answer isn't complete. I've been thinking more and more about it, I've even been preoccupied you might say. The temple is a part of it, but only a facet of a greater truth. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught that "At the heart of misery from the days of Adam until today, you will find the love of wrong things. And at the heart of joy, you will find the love of good things. And the greatest of all good things is God." I have recently developed a new found love and appreciation for the temple. I have also renewed my commitment to reading my scriptures, specifically from the Book of Mormon each and everyday. I truly love to follow the commandments. I love receiving and following promptings from the Holy Ghost. Who you love you will serve, God will bless you for your service, while Satan will leave you with nothing. I have experienced this for myself. I don't think Heavenly Father wants this to be my secret. It works for anyone who "experiments upon the word". I testify and promise that you will find the same results. Obedience to gospel principles does not remove all trials from your life, but it does bring peace of mind, an eternal perspective and hope for a better world. God is a God of Happiness, the closer you are to Him the more joy and meaning you will find in your life. I am becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ, and that makes me happy.