Don't Worry. Be Happy  

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The Quran gives us the same advice:

 [20:130] Therefore, be patient in the face of their utterances, and praise and glorify your Lord before sunrise and before sunset. And during the night glorify Him, as well as at both ends of the day, that you may be happy. 

Happiness: Now and Forever 

[10:62-4] Absolutely, GOD’s allies have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. They are those who believe and lead a righteous life. For them, joy and happiness in this world, as well as in the Hereafter. This is GOD’s unchangeable law. Such is the greatest triumph. 

So why worry? Why be angry or hurt or negative? If we choose God in every situation, He will bring us through it calmer and more confident, stronger in our submission, and happier in our lives. As Jesus said, we don’t need to worry about tomorrow. Today is enough. And then there’s this thought: Today is just the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. With God, the true tomorrow is Heaven, and if we choose that path, God promises us: 

[32:17] You have no idea how much joy and happiness are waiting for you as a reward for your (righteous) works. 

Lydia

Questions 

[This circulated on the Internet and is just food for thought. God won’t have to ask us anything. He will show us our record and we will be our own judge (75:13-5). On the other hand, 16:93 says: … You will surely be asked about everything you have done. ] 

God won’t ask what kind of car you drove; He’ll ask how many people you drove who didn’t have transportation. 

God won’t ask the square footage of your house; He’ll ask how many people you welcomed into your home. God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived; He’ll ask how you treated your neighbors. 

God won’t ask about the fancy clothes in your closet; He’ll ask how many you helped to clothe. 

God won’t ask what your highest salary was; He’ll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it. God won’t ask what your job title was; He’ll ask if you gave full measure and performed your job honestly. 

God won’t ask about the color of your skin; He’ll ask about the content of your character. 

God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation. If you worship Him alone, He’ll graciously and lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.