Little Steps Toward Heaven

Sometimes we think about the big events that happen in life-things like the big game, a graduation, a holiday, or something else. But, many times we forget about the small things that lead to real happiness. It's easy to think that we will be happy when we have that car, or when we have that job, or when we win that game, or when we have x-amount of money, or whatever it be. However, I've realized that true, real happiness comes through normal life, as a result of the basic decisions that we make.

Alma, a prophet from the Book of Mormon, said that "by small and simple things are great things brought to pass" (Alma 37:6). I testify that that is true. The possibility of returning to the presence of God truly is a "great thing." But, through the small things, that goal can be achieved. The most basic of these things include daily scripture study, daily prayer, and regular church attendance. These things give us spiritual strength, and are incredibly important in our own spiritual progression, and even in our salvation.

Now, the choice is up to us. We can choose to follow the invitations of the Lord, and do what He asks, or we can choose not to. I know that happiness comes by making good decisions every day, and especially through choosing the small things. Sometimes is appears like those little things don't matter much, but I know that the basic things of life become the tiny steps that, with time, will lead us to happiness, and ultimately to Heaven.