Joyce Meyer Devotional 1st November 2024, Friday Message
TOPIC: Stay Happy
A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. – Proverbs 17:22 (AMPC)
Recently my daughter-in-law sent me a video of our youngest grandchild, Brody, who is 3 years old, saying, “Don’t worry, be happy. That’s all!” I think he has the formula for a healthy and happy life. Depression and discouragement drag us down, and I think they may open us up for disease. But …the joy of the Lord is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and a cheerful heart is medicine… (Proverbs 17:22 NIV). Just imagine how much better you might feel if you laughed more.
There are many things in the world these days to make us sad, but if we put our trust in God, we can relax and not worry about them. Take every opportunity you can to laugh. Find clean comedians and watch their programs. Look up funny things children do and watch their videos. Laugh at yourself more instead of getting upset every time you drop or spill something. You need to clean it up anyway, so what good will it do to get angry about it?
Take my grandson’s advice: “Don’t worry, be happy. That’s all!”
Prayer of the Day: Father God, please help me to embrace joy and laughter in my life, and to trust in You to overcome worry and discouragement. Help me to allow Your strength to fill my heart today, amen.
Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. She is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences, and helps others understand how to apply biblical principles to their own lives. Christ, amen