A Merry Heart

Do you know what all of these pictures have in common?! These are happy, smiling faces! 

It is important to have joy one day at a time! Be aware that I have said JOY and not happiness. Happiness is due to your circumstances or other people but joy comes in spite of those things and is given to us by God. It's great to be able to laugh and we as Christians have the most reasons to be joyful and be able to laugh. We know the "end of the movie" so to speak-if you are saved then you know that after all of "this" here on earth we will be residing forever in heaven where there will be no more tears or sadness. 

There are times when you don't feel like laughing-you may be going through a valley, but I do believe that God intended for us to have joy. It comes from the inside and will show on our countenance.

Proverbs 15:13 

"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance"

Proverbs 17:22  

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones."

Laughter and Joy are good medicines. They can help you feel better.

Laughter and smiling are contagious. People want to be around others that help them feel light-hearted and happy. Are you that type of person? You can be-with the Lord's help.

Nehemiah 8:10  

Then he said unto them, "Go your way, eat the fat and drink the sweet, and send portions unto those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy unto our LORD; neither be ye sorry, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." 

 Take the joy that God has given to us and let it show in our face and in your life-how you act and react and interact with those around you.

Smile, Laugh, and Sing- I have the joy, joy, joy, joy-down in my heart TODAY!