“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine…” (Proverbs 17:22a).
We all face problems or some other form of stress. Our faith can really be put to the test. As we start to feel a sense of despair, we need to do something that makes us laugh. It doesn’t have to come in a prescription bottle. Reach down in your heart and bring up a funny memory. Do some light reading. I’ve always enjoyed books by the late Barbara Johnson. For someone who faced much adversity in her life, she had the capacity to laugh at life through her writing.
If you have something you collect that makes you smile, fix yourself a “joy corner.” I collect teddy bear anything and I have “joy shelves” in my living room. Set yourself up a cork board and tack clever sayings on it. Be creative in finding ways to beat the blues.
Don’t allow the “blues” to interfere with any relationship. Find someone dear to you and share a laugh. Release those endorphins. It will do your heart good.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Praise God for all who contributed to and/or participated in the Go10 Walk for the World.
