Proverb 17:22
A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.
Beloved,
A core part of everyone is the heart. Without a functioning heart, one dies. In medicine, a kind of death is referred to as cardiac death. This is when one loses heart functions. The brain tissue and many other organs may be vibrant, but death emerges when heart function is lost.
The above scripture establishes the same fact. When the heart stops being merry, it can lead to death. A merry heart is like medicine. It keeps one going against all odds. People may not see the health of your heart. And sometimes, they may not care. However, you must be on top of the state of your heart.
If you want to live long, keep your heart merry. An antidote to fear, anxiety or depression is a merry heart. You must consciously create opportunities for merriment. Life may not give you a chance, but you must give yourself that chance. Determine how to respond to lack, pressure, or any unpleasant situation. Intentionally retreat to make merry. Position right people around yourself solely for this purpose.
I commend you to God, and to the word of His grace.
I call you BLESSED. I call you NATIONS.
