A Joyful Heart
by Charles R. Swindoll
You have put gladness in my heart.
Psalms 4:7
We need to lighten up!
Yes, spirituality and fun do go well together. Scripture speaks directly to this issue, you know: "A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad the spirit is broken" (Proverbs 15:13).
We're not talking about a person's face here as much as we are about the heart.
Internal joy goes public. We can't hide it. The face takes its cue from an inside signal.
A well-developed sense of humor reveals a well-balanced personality. . . . The ability to get a laugh out of everyday situations is a safety valve. It rids us of tensions and worries that could otherwise damage our health.
You think I'm exaggerating the benefits? If so, maybe you've forgotten another proverb: "A joyful heart is good medicine" (Proverbs 17:22).
What is it that brings healing to emotions, healing to the soul? A joyful heart!
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