Target or happiness

Every day while I'm outside, I start to recognize God's hand in the world around me. I mainly notice nature, animals, plants, wind, weather while I'm realizing this. I love watching out for things like butterflies (like in the picture above) and what they do, also how the sun filters through the trees, and even how other people help those around them.

But those aren't all of the things I try to look for. There are millions upon millions of things to look out for.

It's amazing to me how God created certain things in this life to help us have joy. But a lot of the time, we don't see those little things because we don't remember to look for them. We could be lost in thought and walk right by a bird's nest with newly hatched baby birds in it, or even two children playing outside in the bright sunshine.

It's hard, especially in the world we live in today, to find joy in things around us becuase we are so focused on just trying to make it through the day. However, I know for a fact, that if we try to take time to stop and smell the roses, we will find more peace, and gratitude in our daily lives. When we are looking for the pleasant, and special things in the world around us, or even in other people, we will find that our days go by easier and end up being happier. I promise.

So here's my challenge~
EVERY DAY, take a moment and look around you. Make a decision to find joy in what you see. No matter where you are, you CAN find joy in something there. Even if it's something silly (like the snail on the cactus)

By the way, it doesn't have to be something in nature. It can be something about yourself, or praising other people, or whatever you choose to make your target of happiness.

Seriously folks, you WILL start to feel better.

Be more thankful for little things you have in you, and also around you.

It's possible, because God made it possible. :)

Enjoy the challenge!!!

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