The Choice and the Source

Up to this point in my life, whenever I've wanted to be offended, angry, lazy, vindictive, or depressed, I've ended up wanting the rose instead of the thorn.  Sometimes it took time to come to myself, but I know where happiness, true joy, peace, and fulfillment come from.  I've wanted that more than those other things.  These good things are only found in Jesus Christ and the plan of Happiness from our Heavenly Father.  I now know that Jesus paid the price, not only to bring about the resurrection and repentance, but also to give us healing from wrongs or hurts that we suffer in mortality.  His sacrifice brings hope and strength to carry on.  It gives love to us like His.  It gives real peace even amidst the storm.