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Thursday, January 3, 2013

A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine



Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Even when we don’t feel like laughing, the JOY of Jesus can still be ours!

            Laughter is good for us!  Studies have been done to prove that laughter boosts our bodies’ immune system and reduces hormones that trigger stress.  One study  showed that the immune system of those who laugh a lot releases more disease-fighting t-cells than those of “non-laughers”. 
           
            Kinda makes me want to laugh at the simple fact that science is now “proving” what the Bible has told us for years…."A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Prov. 17:22)  A cheerful attitude really does lead to a healthier life!  But how do we find that cheerful heart when our circumstances are anything BUT cheerful?

            We have to be intentional about reading and applying the word of God in our lives. Scripture after scripture tells us to “fret not”, “be anxious for nothing”, “be joyful always”.  The important thing is to remember is that Jesus is our  “Joy Partner”…and He’s in the business of tending to our hearts! We can rely on God to help us see the joy even in times of sadness and struggle.  Let’s keep our focus on Him and drink in His special flavor of JOY throughout every day of the New Year.

May this be a cheerful reminder that a genuine relationship with Jesus fills your heart with much JOY!  Share it with others throughout this New Year.


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