July 12, 2014

President Monson - October 1988:

Happiness does not consist of a glut of luxury, the world's idea of a "good time".  Nor must we search for it in faraway places with strange sounding names.  Happiness is found at home.

We are responsible for the home we build.  We must build wisely, for eternity is not a short voyage.  There will be calm and wind, sunlight and shadows, joy and sorrow.  But if we really try, our home can be a bit of heaven here on earth.  The thoughts we think, the deeds we do, the lives we live influence not only the success of our earthly journey; they mark the way to our eternal goals.

Let us determine, whatever our circumstance, to make of our houses happy homes.  Let us open wide the windows of our hearts, that each family member may feel welcome and "at home".  Let us open also the doors of our very souls, that the dear Christ may enter.