Having a happy heart

Hey Girls, I've noticed that a few of you have already checked out the blog this morning, but I hadn't put anything up yet. I was so tired last night I forgot that I was supposed to post something. I know... I'm terrible. But no worries, there WILL be a longer post tomorrow and I will put it up early like the other ones. Anywho ... today I want you to focus on having a cheerful heart ... being positive.


Read this: Proverbs 17:21-23
"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength."


Think about it:
I know this scripture isn't very long, but I think it would do us all good to take this advice.


It's so easy to focus on the negative side of life ... on the things that didn't go our way, the people who disappointed or hurt us, our failures.


But this scripture tells us that focusing on the negative and having a broken spirit about life only makes us weak.


Have you ever felt so down that you almost feel sick? Well I have and it's not fun AT ALL.


But you see, this scripture tells us that when we have a cheerful heart and when we focus on the positive... on the thing that do turn out well, on the people who bring joy to our lives, on our blessings and on our accomplishments and most importantly on what Christ has done for us.


Having a cheerful heart is just like a good medicine. It makes us strong, and heals us.


Girl, Christ didn't die so you can sit around a mope about life. He died so we can live life abundantly in him, with a smile on our face because we are excited about what he has done for us.


Pray about it: Ask God to give you a cheerful heart, to have a spirit of joy that flows like a fountain and spews out of you onto everyone around you. You know... having a cheerful heart isn't just good medicine for you ... but also for everyone around you. When they see your cheerful heart, they'll want to know what all the joy is about... and you can tell them ... Christ gives me strength and he can give it to you, too. And if you do have a broken spirit, ask God to heal your heart and for strength. Ask him to help you see the good in life and the many blessings he has given you. (P.S. If there is anything you want to talk about concerning your broken spirit... please don't keep it bottled up inside. Talk to someone about it. And if you want to talk to me about it, please do. I'm hear to listen.)


Live it: So today, try living with a spirit of joy. Think of all of the good things in your life and especially remember how great it is to be loved by God and to have his salvation through Jesus. Oh, and share your joy with everyone you see!!!