When God says...
“A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22 NKJV)
The Reader’s Digest is commendable and wise to run in their monthly magazine the section - 'Laughter, the Best Medicine.' And, indeed they delivered it monthly to their readers’ heart. Laughter is rooted in a merry heart. And, this passage affirms that "a merry heart does good, like medicine." Modern medical studies confirm this fact of God's Word, taught by Solomon around 3000 years ago - those who laugh and live life with gladness by faith in Christ, live longer!
A merry heart or broken spirit is a choice! This is not a result of fate, genetics or health. Though, it impacts fate, genetics and health to a significant degree. And, this is not a result of circumstances. Any cheerful person can choose to be happy in the Lord in times of difficulties and every circumstances. But, an awful person can ruin a wonderful event in a whim. You can indeed have a continual feast through life, if you have a joyful heart, this passage puts us in the know. But, a person with a negative attitude can always find something wrong to mourn and worry in everything, every day. He carries brokenness and dead bones like zombies.
As adopted children of God by faith in Jesus, we are called to choose and live a life of joy. His word is prompting us to: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4 NIV)
His word further counsels:
".....Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” (Nehemiah 8:10 NLT)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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