Why Should I Be Happy?

​ by Reb Gutman Locks

Why should I be happy when I do a mitzvah?

Well;

 It is what G-d wants me to do.

When I do a mitzvah, something changes in the upper worlds, even if I can’t see it.

When I do something good, it makes the world a better place.

My portion in the World to Comes increases when I do a mitzvah.

I become holy by doing a mitzvah, as the blessing says, “… Who has made us holy with His commandments….”

I and all of my people are more favorably judged because I did it.

Doing mitzvahs strengthens the Jewish people.

I’ll use the merit I receive for doing it, by praying for others.

I become a little more aware of Hashem’s Presence when I do a mitzvah.

Doing the mitzvah moves me toward fulfilling my purpose as a Jew.

When I do a mitzvah my animal inclination is being used to do good.

If I do the mitzvah right, it will make G-d smile.

All good reasons to be happy, and I bet you can come up with a few more, too.

From Mystical Paths, here.