How do we have a merry heart?
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)
We are told in this scripture that a merry heart is like medicine. Medicine is used to cure, stop or prevent illness. In the same way, when you keep a happy heart, it can cure, stop or prevent emotional disease such as depression and anxiety. The question is, how do we keep a merry heart?
- Choose to have a merry heart
We can actually choose to be happy and merry, because choice is a gift that the Lord has given to each and every human being. When David was discouraged after his wives and possessions were stolen by the Amalakites, the Bible tells us that he encouraged himself in the Lord. It was David who also declared that:
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
- Fill your heart with the love of God
We must purpose in our lives to fill our hearts with the love of the Lord because it is the love of Christ that will fill our hearts with joy:
Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
Romans 12:9-10 (NLT)
- Maintain a peaceful heart
To have a merry heart, we must cultivate the habit of letting the peace of Jesus Christ sustain and dwell in our hearts:
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Colossians 3:15 (NLT)
Prayer
Dear Lord, please help me to have a merry heart in Jesus mighty name.
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