A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
~Proverbs 17:22~
It can be challenging to stay cheerful and optimistic with all that's going on the world these days. I'm generally an optimistic person, but lately it's been harder. Disappointment, frustration, sadness piles up sometimes, and I start to feel my bones drying up. There's no quick prepackaged feel-good answer that will fix this. It's hard. And it's okay to admit that it's hard and to mourn over death, disease, loss, and sin's effect on the world. But praise God, we don't have to stay in that dark place. God is still good, God is still in control, and because we have that assurance and that hope, we are not crushed. Yes, it's possible to have a cheerful heart even during dark days.
If you are not doing okay, please talk to someone you trust and let them know. Share the burden. If you don't have anyone, tell me. Check on the people around you - are they okay? Really okay? Let's take care of each other, church. Be kind, be loving, be the church.
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Kym, it is so true. It can be a challenge some days to stay optimistic. I am so grateful our God fills us with hope. May we always ... "Be kind, be loving, be the church." Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteI love this proverb. It’s always been one of my favourite. A merry heart.
ReplyDeleteYes, we really do need each other, and it does help to focus on remaining cheerful. Thanks be to God, we have his help.
ReplyDeleteAs always when the world faces a disaster, it is heartwarming to see how people do step up. We forget that in times when everything is going smoothly. Maybe God knows we need a reminder now and then. I know I do. Your scripture is a blessing reminder today to stay cheerful. God will provide. :)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful reminder...been really hard to keep a cheerful heart. And I totally miss visiting your blogs. I need to get back into the habit of visiting more often.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you stop by, Kristen, and I'm glad you linked up! I seem to have lost touch with you and several others lately and I do mean to rectify that and get back in the habit of visiting your blog as well.
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