Alma 27: 17-18
17. Now the joy of Ammon was so great even that he was full; yea, he was swallowed up in the joy of his God, even to the exhausting of his strength; and he fell again to the earth.
18. Now was this not exceeding joy? Behold, this is the joy which none receiveth save it be the truly penitent and humble seeker of happiness.
When I read these verses, I can't help but wonder what this joy feels like. I've never been so happy that I've passed out. But, as I think about it, the most overwhelmingly happy times of my life have happened when I've been doing what's right. They've been moments of peace inside the temple. They've been golden moments spent with my family. They've been personal revelations that I have received. The truly happy times have come to me when I remember what is important and focus on putting the Savior first in my life. I testify that true happiness, exceeding joy, and moments of bliss come from doing what is right, and from following the example of Jesus Christ. He truly is happiness.
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