Did you know that being happy makes you healthier? And, guess what, kids, you can choose to smile instead of looking grouchy! You can choose to think about all the great things God has given you instead of grumping!

Solomon wrote that “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 NKJV

Ellen White sure agrees with that. She stated:

“You will be benefited with the effort you make to be cheerful…. Get out of doors [and off that couch!] as much as possible, and be benefited with the breezes and the blessed sunshine.

Let the songs of the birds and the beauties of nature awaken holy and grateful feelings in your hearts and lead you to adore your Creator…. Gather sunshine about you instead of clouds. Seek to be a fresh, beautiful flower in God’s garden, imparting fragrance to all around you.” —My Life Today, page 177

Great practical advice, don’t ya think? Leave the PlayStation, TV, and computer. Run outside, and enjoy the sunshine. And don’t worry, be happy! After all, we are children of God, and that’s the happiest fact ever!