[S] Proverbs 15: -- A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.
[O] The contrast between joyful and sad heart is highlighted by their consequences. Cheerful face originates from a joyful heart and I'm sure people like to hang around those with joyful hearts because they'd make the whole circumstance bright. However a sad heart breaks even the spirit. What a detrimental consequence!
[A] I've heard comments that I need to smile more because when I don't I look mad. Well, since I don't carry a mirror in front of me at all times, I would not even know when I'm not smiling, etc. But this verse tells me that by working on my heart to be joyful, the cheerful face will come automatically. So, I've found a solution to my struggle!
[P] Dear God, please show me how to work on my own heart to sustain joyfulness. I want to overflow with cheerful face which will warm up places I go. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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