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It can be easy to miss, but finding joy in life is relatively simple. It comes from doing what you know is right, even when it takes effort. When you stay close to God and follow His direction, joy stops feeling out of reach and starts showing up in your everyday life.
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“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”—Psalm 16:11
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“The ways of the world may have changed, but the commandments of our Heavenly Father, given for our welfare, are still in force, and true joy comes only from doing his will.”—Barbara W. Winder, “Finding Joy in Life”
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Living the Principle: Finding Joy in Life
- Act on one prompting you already recognize instead of putting it off, even if it feels small or inconvenient. Follow through right away so obedience becomes something you do, not something you plan.
- Remove one habit or distraction that pulls your attention away from God and replace it with something that invites His presence, like turning off noise and opening the scriptures. Make your environment reflect what you want your heart to follow.
- Look at a recent decision and ask if it aligns with what God has asked, then adjust your next step to match His will. Choose the better path on purpose so joy grows out of what you actually do.
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This Day in Church History
1906: A devastating earthquake strikes San Francisco, and in the ensuing fire the mission home is destroyed. This results in the California Mission headquarters being moved to LA in southern California.
1947: Minerva K. Teichart, the first woman to receive a commission to create a temple mural, commences to paint “The Pageant of History” for the world room of the Manti Temple.
1965: The Memphis Stake, the first stake in Tennessee, is organized, with Richard Stoddard as president.
What helps you keep finding joy in your life when things feel hard? Share your thoughts in the comments below and check back tomorrow for more inspiration!
Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.
