Friday #2 Devotion

Proverbs 17:22--A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; but
a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Being happy makes all the difference. There is no guarantee that
your life will be easy. There is no guarantee that life will be free
of problems, pressures, or trials. But there is a defense mechanism
you can employ that will trigger your ability to be drawn toward success.
Being happy.

You can be "happy" in the middle of a hurricane. David talked about going
through the "valley of the shadow of death" while "fearing no evil." Why?
How did he journey in such a sad, scary place and not have fear? Because he
knew Who was on his side. He understood the protective arms of God. He
understood that with God on his side, "what can man do to me?"

The Bible tells us that David danced before the Lord. His book of Psalms is
overflowing with joyous praise at the goodness, mercy, loving-kindness, and
miracle nature of God. This is a man who had to live in a cave because the king
wanted him dead. Yet, he still found a way to rejoice in the love of God which he
experienced.

Being happy is a choice. It is not simply an emotional state. It is a state of being.
You can be happy when sickness and disease present symptoms in your life or the
life of your family. You can be happy when the bills are piling up. Because true
happiness comes from the understanding that the Love of God and His desire for
great things in your life.

When you align your heart to God's love, you will overflow with His love toward
your household and the world. His light will shine in and through you. It will show
your family how to deal with the problems and the pressures of life. They will see
that you understand that there are problems and pressures, but that those things
do not dictate your state of being.

You trust your God. You believe in His goodness and mercy toward you. You expect
His promises to be fulfilled for you and your household. As you do those things, you
will be a witness to the world of the joy and happiness that only God can provide. That
is the peace that passes understanding!

Confession: I have a merry heart. It does me good like a
medicine. It does my household good. I choose to allow
the Love of God to abound in my heart and flow into
every aspect of my life!