Secret Of Happiness…

Do you think there is more joy or happiness in giving than in receiving? 

Money may not buy you love but it might buy you happiness if you spend it in the right way. US researchers found that old saying, “It is better to give than to receive” is correct. Spending money on others or giving to charity puts a bigger smile on your face than buying things for yourself.

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A Nigerian Story: 

When Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola in a telephone interview, was asked by the radio presenter, "Sir, what can you remember that made you a happiest man in life?" 

Femi Otedola said:

"I have gone through four stages of happiness in life and finally I understood the meaning of true happiness." 

1^st stage was to accumulate wealth and means. But at this stage I did not get the happiness I wanted.

Then came the 2^nd stage of collecting valuables and items. But I realised that the effect of this thing is also temporary and the lustre of valuable things does not last long. 

Then followed the 3rd stage of getting big projects. That was when I was holding 95% of diesel supply in Nigeria and Africa. I was also the largest vessel owner in Africa and Asia. But even here I did not get the happiness I had imagined.  

The 4^th stage was the time a friend of mine asked me to buy wheelchair for some disabled children. Just about 200 kids.  

At the friend's request, I immediately bought the wheelchairs.  

But the friend insisted that I go with him and hand over the wheelchairs to the children. I got ready and went with him.  

There I gave these wheelchairs to these children with my own hands. I saw the strange glow of happiness on the faces of these children. I saw them all sitting on the wheelchairs, moving around and having fun.  

It was as if they had arrived at a picnic spot where they are sharing a jackpot winning. 

I felt REAL joy inside me. When I decided to leave one of the kids grabbed my legs. I tried to free my legs gently, but the child stared at my face and held my legs tightly. 

I bent down and asked the child: Do you need something else? 

The answer this child gave me not only made me happy but also changed my attitude to life completely. This child said: 

"I want to remember your face so that when I meet you in heaven, I will be able to recognise you and thank you once again."

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What would you be remembered for after you leave that office or place?

Will anyone desire to see your face again where it all matters? 

Luke records Jesus’ words in Acts 20:35, “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.” Unselfish love brings its own reward. Although there is much happiness in receiving love, there is even greater happiness in giving or showing love to others. 

Hence, “when God blesses you financially, don’t raise your standard of living but raise your standard of giving.” 

Stay Blessed!