Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Cheerfulness For Healthy Body And Soul

I thank God that He made me a cheerful person that sometimes I can still laugh even if something is bothering me. I easily get stressed in working few hours and that is how I learned to unwind myself by focusing on things that are good and worth smiling or laughing.
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A cheerful heart is vital in my life. Laughter used to be my therapy. My room mate and I used to laugh out loud like crazy until it we were worn out, but the result was really wonderful. It gave us a healthy heart, body and mind.
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There is a deeper, abiding joy for those who trust the Lord that is based on much more than frivolity and circumstances. It is a joy based on God's salvation. He has provided forgiveness of sin and a restored relationship with Himself through Jesus Christ. That gives us a deep joy which circumstances cannot shake because joy comes from the Lord who lives in us, not from what's happening around us.
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"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." (Proverbs 17:22 NIV)

9 comments:

Merryn said...

i love smiley face. ethan's stuff are all with the smiley sticker. it reminds us to smile everyday! have a great day grace! :)

escape said...

it's also being optimistic that makes a person healthy. cheerfulness is one great result for being optimistic and relational.

Anonymous said...

Oh I love a good laugh!!!! So good for the soul!

Maria@Conversations with Moms said...

I am a big advocate of laughing as well. It truly is the Best Medicine.

Donna said...

So sweetly said!! Happy day sweetie!!hughugs

elaine @ peace for the journey said...

With Jesus, I have much to be joyful about! Thanks, Grace, for visiting the blog and leaving your kind comments. God's blessings and peace to you in the week ahead~elaine

iWalk said...

Healthy soul is so important in this hard time. :)

Denise said...

I loved this post.

Omah's Helping Hands said...

I love your cheerful heart! You have a way of bringing happiness through your posts. Don't ever let go of that outstanding personality of yours Grace. You touch so many! Love you.