16 Rules For Happy Living

1. Learn to laugh (with others and at yourself) – Proverbs 17:22.
2. Spend time with the elderly (learn from their wisdom) – Proverbs 19:20.
3. Enjoy the innocence and purity of Children (they are great examples) – Matthew 18:1-6.
4. Work (with all your might) – Ecclesiastes 9:10.
5. Live life like you will live forever (because you will) – Ecclesiastes 3:11.
6. Plan as though you will die tomorrow (because you might) – James 4:14.
7. Say something encouraging to someone (be specific and genuine) – Hebrews 3:13.
8. Give something away (no strings attached) – 2 Corinthians 9:7.
9. Help someone in need (expect nothing in return) – Matthew 25:35-40.
10. Forgive others (as many times as needed) – Matthew 18:21-22.
11. Ask for forgiveness (a clean conscience makes for a soft pillow) - 1 John 1:9.
12. Pray (often and specific) – 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
13. Count your blessings (you might lose count) – Ephesians 1:3.
14. Love God, love your neighbors, and love yourself – Matthew 22:37-38.
15. Bow to the Lord (better now than later) – Philippians 2:10.
16. Obey God’s commands – Matthew 7:21-27.

*Idea inspired from sermonillustrations.com, "happiness."