A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.
God is life, and every good thing He created is part of that life. We can get so caught up in doing and accomplishing, in working and earning, that if we are not careful, we will come to the end of our life and suddenly wake up and realize that we never really lived. God desires for us to enjoy life and live it to the full, till it overflows.
We have a choice in life. We can grumble our way through our troubles, or we can draw closer to God in difficult times, going through any trouble we face with a merry heart. Either way, we will all deal with troubles from time to time, so why not take the joy of the Lord as our strength and be filled with energy and vitality?
In John 15, Jesus talks about abiding in Him. In verse 11, He says, I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy and gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing (AMPC). Jesus made it possible for us to have merry hearts. With His help, no matter what you go through, you can put a smile on your face and enjoy every day of your life in Him.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, help me abide in You daily, and to embrace joy and fullness of life, even in the midst of trials. Fill me with Your strength and delight as I live each moment with You, amen.
