You and I know it when we see it in others, and we know it when we have it ourselves. And when we don't, even then we know it too! In fact, everyone around us knows it at that point! On the flip side of that coin, is the second part of the verse," a crushed spirit dries the bones." Being around people who don't have joy, but see the negative and are quick to throw out criticism is not like good medicine. It steals every inch of life away from the soul as you try to deal with that person. But sometimes, it's not other people who dry up your bones. Sometimes, it's you who dry your own bones up by agreeing to let sin come in and rule your hearts. The only thing left are dry, dull bones. And then, there's nothing left to give to God, to others, and to our families. Why? Because we are dry. Dry to the very bone.
Look what the bible says about a cheerful heart:
- Proverbs 15:15
"All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast." - Proverbs 15:13
"A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit." - 2 Corinthians 9:7
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
Blogging to remember, treasure and share the joy of Jesus.
"His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master."
Matthew 25:23
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