” A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
Prov 17:22
Many people are sick simply because they stress. Now, this is a scientific fact, the doctors tell us that if you stress, your immune system becomes weak, and therefore, you easily become a victim of sickness. God who created us knows the effects anxiety and worry have on our physical bodies, and he has told us many times not to worry or be anxious. We didn’t have to wait for doctors to teach us not to worry. Many of us would live free from sickness if only we knew how to live in joy.
A joyous life is not automatic. There are thoughts you ought to have, or else you will never know joy. Philippians 4:6-8 says, ” Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” This is God’s word to you, get your mind on things that are true, honest and OF GOOD REPORT. Don’t dwell on thoughts of fear. Those thoughts can make you sick. You can have arthritis, cancer, or heart failure, not because of a devil somewhere but because your thoughts poisoned your blood.
There are people who are never happy. They love to be long-faced and threaten others with their sad looks. Being serious with life doesn’t mean you don’t have to smile and laugh. Learn to enjoy your life. Talk to those people you love, enjoy them, and forget about all the concerns. Cast your cares unto the LORD and continue enjoying life.
