Living the Good Life

The last few years have taken a toll on many an individual both physically and mentally. It's hard to live the good life when things seem so hard. Yet the good Lord wants you and I to do our best to try and live the good life. Not the television version with its giant mansions, fancy cars, and fat bank accounts. I mean the "good" life. The "good" life according to God's Word is remembering the blessings of the Lord and learning how to praise Him in all things.

If a kind word comes to your lips then speak it. If a kind thought comes to your mind think it. If a kind deed comes to your heart do it. Always listen to that sweet, gentle voice inside of you telling you to do something nice to help another. That is God guiding you. Listen before you speak, forgive before you hate, and help before you hurt. Give this world all of your talents, your laughter, your energy, your joy, and your light. Be an obedient child, a caring spouse, a devoted parent, a doting grandparent, a cherished friend, a giving neighbor, and a good Samaritan every chance you get.

Most of all, though, always remember that it is Love that makes a good life "good". In the book "In search of the Beyond," Carlo Correto gave us these words of wisdom. "Let us keep this truth before us. You say you have no faith? Love and faith will come. You say you are sad? Love and joy will come. You say you are alone? Love and you will break out of your solitude. You say you are in Hell? Love and you will find yourself in Heaven. Heaven is love." May you always live the "good" life full of Heavenly love and oneness with God.