A Merry Heart
31 Oct 2009 3 Comments
in Devotionals2 Tags: Basset Hound, Christianity, Christianity for Seekers, Divine grace, Evangelism, fibromyalgia, God the Father, heart problems, Jesus, Parkinson, Religion and Spirituality, spinal stenosis
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“A merry heart does good like medicine: But a broken spirit dries the bones.” Proverbs 17:22
When we laugh we let a little sunshine into our days. It warms us and helps us to feel just a little bit healthier. God’s word tells us that it is good medicine.
For the last eight years I have had a little basset hound dog named Sassy. Well she actually isn’t very little. She is quite the rolly polly, but as cute as she can be. She has been a constant companion to me. She has very long ears, and those sad hound dog eyes, and knows just how to get her way, and what works best with me.
There hasn’t been a day that she doesn’t do or show something that will make me smile or laugh. Sassy seems to have that affect on others as well. She has learned to take her walks with me using my wheel chair, and now can see other people every day.
You can see people smile as the watch her waddle down the street, or wag her tail happily to every one she meets. I enjoy that she can bring a smile to some one that is somberly driving along, or maybe make a child giggle. She is just a little ray of sunshine that God has blessed my days with. I am thankful for her.
Our true joy and happiness is found in Jesus Christ. He is our light, and gives us hope and peace. He gives us joys in our lives, and wants us to have a merry heart.
Do you have something or someone that brings sunshine into your life? We can’t always control the things that happen in our daily lives. But we can control how we react to them. A smile, a little laughter, is good medicine for each of us.
Heavenly Father, Thank You for the joys and sunshine you let into our lives. Your warmth comforts us and gives us a merry heart. Amen
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Margie Scott lives in Arizona. She strives daily to trust God’s grace will always provide, as challenges arise due to heart problems, Parkinson, fibromyalgia, and spinal stenosis. You can reach Margie at mscott123@cox.net
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Nov 01, 2009 @ 04:52:38
Oh Margie! I’m sure glad I read this one! As a dog lover I can just imagine the fun and joy your Sassy brings to your life.
A couple of years ago, we had to give up our sweet little Sugar, the first lap pup we had, because of my hubby’s sudden critical diagnosis. I still miss having a furry friend in our home and now have to get my “puppy fix” by visiting friends with dogs.
You’re so right. God does give us blessings that can bring a smile or a good laugh to our days, whether we have an illness or not. I’ve been learning that I must have my physical AND spiritual eyes and ears open so that I don’t miss them.
Thank you so much for writing this and giving me a big smile in the process. It’s nice to have the picture of a basset hound here too, even if it’s not Sassy!
Blessings!
Beth
Nov 01, 2009 @ 05:11:27
Thanks, Margie – such a delightful devotional that brings smiles.
Nov 01, 2009 @ 07:08:27
Thank you Beth and Lynn. A shared smile can bring so much, whether it be friends or strangers. I am thankful that God has shown this to me. Still each day He shines his light upon our lives.
God Bless!