Scripture:
“For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.” Proverbs 15:15 NLT
Observation:
The definition of despondent is “in low spirits because of lack of hope or courage.” In other words, those who lack hope and courage every day brings trouble but for the happy hearted person, life is a party. The two people described could be going through the exact same situation, but one feels like they are having a feast and the other feels like life is terrible.
Application:
Perspective is everything. We can’t allow ourselves to get into despondency. We must train ourselves to live with a happy heart. I lived most of my life with a happy heart. Every day felt like a party. The last few years I’m not the happy person I was the rest of my life. I have allowed the cares of life to steal my joy and I want it back. I want to see the good in everything again. I want to see hope and vision, not despondent situations that feel like they will never change.
Prayer:
Lord God Almighty, I choose joy! Help me to live in the joy of the Lord. Help me to live a life of hope, courage, and vision. Empower me to be a walking demonstration of the joy of the Lord again. I want to make You look good. Teach me Your ways and let me exemplify them with my life. I choose the continual feast.
Yours,
Jeff
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