The Merry Heart by David Jeremiah

The Merry Heart Why do you look so sad today? Genesis 40:7 Everyone has moments when they are sad. Grief, sorrow, and discouragement seep into our days like slow-moving landslides. But God does not want us to live in a state of chronic sadness. The Bible is filled with verses about joy, gladness, and triumph. Jesus said on five different occasions: “Be of good cheer!” And have you ever noticed the three “merry” verses of the book of Proverbs? A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance—Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart has a continual feast—Proverbs 15:15 A merry heart does good, like medicine—Proverbs 17:22

Recommended Reading: Psalm 96

An old Gospel song says: “Jesus is all the world to me, my life, my joy, my all; / He is my strength from day to day, without Him I would fall. / When I am sad, to Him I go, / No other one can cheer me so; / When I am sad, He makes me glad, / He’s my friend.”[1] Find your cheerfulness in Jesus today. The Lord wants to give you a merry heart. I have seen many find their way into a life of victory through rejoicing. Joy Ridderhof