The Significance of Laughter and Cheerfulness

The Significance of Laughter and Cheerfulness

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The Significance of Laughter and Cheerfulness

A cheerful disposition is such a potent experience that it cannot be taken lightly.

It is the environment in which God thrives.

On the other hand, the devil thrives in an atmosphere of sadness, depression, and despondency.

Pro 17:22 (MSG) A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired.

Gloom and pessimism can have a detrimental impact on one’s well-being.

Which of these two emotions would you prefer: joy or sadness?

I know you would choose joy.

The joy of the Lord is your strength!

As unmarried individuals, experiencing sadness or unhappiness during a particular season of life would only exacerbate those circumstances.

Instead, cultivate a state of joy, as it is the source of your inherent strength and resilience.

Let’s take a look at other translations.

Pro 17:22 (AMPC) A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

A happy mood is like taking the right medicine. It works wonders, as the Bible says.

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, make it a habit to find something funny to laugh about every day.

If you’ve been struggling to find the humor in things, here are a few ideas that might help:

Try to find something funny to laugh about every day.

How do you do that?

1. Schedule Laughing Time:

Make time each day to watch a funny movie, read a hilarious book, or play a game that makes you laugh.

2. Find the Humor:

Laugh at yourself and find the humor in everyday situations.

3. Be Playful:

Let loose and have some fun together! Engage in playful activities and games that bring laughter and joy to your relationship.

Did you know that sharing laughter can release oxytocin, the “love hormone”? It makes us feel attached and close to others, especially if you are already married. So, next time you’re feeling stressed or upset, try laughing about it and feeling the joy!

That’s where your strength lies!

Good morning!

The Snare Is Broken

The Snare Is Broken

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What is a snare?

A snare is a device or trap employed to capture or confine an animal against its will. Historically, fowlers (bird hunters) utilized snares to capture birds.

In Psalm 124:7-8, the term “snare” is employed metaphorically to convey a situation characterized by peril, oppression, or confinement.

Psa 124:7-8 (AMPC) We are like a bird escaped from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped! [8] Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

The psalmist is comparing God’s rescue to a bird escaping from a hunter’s snare.

In a broader sense, the snare can represent any kind of trap, temptation, or bondage. The passage expresses gratitude for God’s deliverance and protection.

Guess what? This is exactly your story!

You’ve escaped!

Not only did you escape, but the trap was invalidated, rendered useless, null, and void!

You’re free!

Jesus has done something incredible for you and me. We’ve been freed from all sorts of traps, temptations, and bondages! Praise be to God!

You’re meant to live a triumphant life, not a defeated one like you’re still trapped!

And guess what? The next verse says your help comes from the Lord!

Live in the reality of the help that God has given you.

In your relationship and marriage, celebrate what God has done for you!

Soar like an eagle and don’t get caught up in the messes of this world.

We have a similar promise in Psalm 91, which says the same thing we have in God!

Psa 91:3 (KJV) Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

Effective immediately, embrace the reality of that freedom and accept all the divine assistance that God bestows upon you in the name of Jesus.

Good morning!

Looks Alone Won’t Take You Through

Looks Alone Won’t Take You Through

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Looks Alone Won’t Take You Through

In this generation, it appears that physical attributes, or simply put beauty, are the primary factors considered when choosing a spouse!

People go to such an extent that they use online and social media filters to alter their appearances and looks, creating an illusion for both the observer and the person being observed.

Well, the reality is that relying solely on outward appearance as the primary criterion is a recipe for disaster.

Let’s examine what the Bible suggests!

Gen 2:23 (KJV) And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.

Bone of my bones.

Flesh of my flesh.

Bones, which lie within, symbolize the body’s structural foundation and inherent strength.

In contrast, flesh, which lies outside, serves as an external covering, protecting the underlying bone.

The scripture mentions the bones of my bones first, before the flesh of my flesh. This is deliberate and not a mere coincidence.

The bones will always hold greater significance than the flesh.

That which lies within, the structure that holds that handsome man or beautiful woman, that is their character, is of utmost importance.

Yes, I understand that you should marry the one you are attracted to.

Yes, beauty is important, but it should never be the sole criterion for offering something.

Pro 11:22 (MSG) Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful face on an empty head.

Yes, you read that correctly!

The image of a gold ring in a pig’s snout is jarring and incongruous, starkly contrasting the outward beauty with the inner emptiness.

A beautiful face (outer beauty) is meaningless if the person lacks inner qualities such as wisdom, kindness, and character (inner substance).

Don’t judge people based solely on their physical looks. Instead, take the time to get to know their character and inner qualities.

Cultivate inner beauty as a single person. Focus on developing a beautiful inner life, which will eventually radiate outward and enhance your outward appearance.

Unyielding and Impenetrable Strength

Unyielding and Impenetrable Strength

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Unyielding and Impenetrable Strength

Where you place your trust and who you trust matters significantly. It plays a crucial role in determining whether the “trust” will ultimately save you or not.

Men put their trust in different things and sources. But I love what the Bible says,

Psa 20:7-8 (KJV) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. [8] They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

We are unlike those who rely on chariots or horses, but rather we will remember the name of our Lord, our God. In essence, our trust lies in the name of the Lord!

Isn’t that powerful?

That verse says they will be defeated, but because our trust is not in chariots or horses, but in the name of the Lord, we will rise and stand upright!

I can place my complete trust in Him in every aspect of my life, including relationships, weddings, marriage, jobs, careers, business, ministry, and all other areas.

Why should I place my trust in the name of the Lord? What is the assurance?

Let’s examine this.

Psa 28:7-8 (AMPC) The Lord is my Strength and my [impenetrable] Shield; my heart trusts in, relies on, and confidently leans on Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song will I praise Him. [8] The Lord is their [unyielding] Strength, and He is the Stronghold of salvation to [me] His anointed.

Wow! According to the scripture above, that strength is impenetrable and unyielding. Moreover, the scripture states that because I trust in Him, I am helped!

This year, God will indeed help you!

So much so that your heart will rejoice greatly!

You will praise Him in your songs because of the benefits you will accrue from trusting Him!

Good morning!

Your Days of Grieving Are Over

Your Days of Grieving Are Over

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Your Days of Grieving Are Over

This year is such a strategic and special year! It is a year in which the enemy of your soul will want to fight your joy so much, and yet it is that year in which you must protect your joy so much!

God promises that your days of mourning are over. However, you must now make an effort to comply with that scripture.

Let’s look at the scriptures.

Isa 60:20 (KJV) Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.

Your days of mourning are over!

Mourning, as the scripture refers to it, encompasses broken relationships and the accompanying hurt and agony.

Unhappiness in relationships and sadness within a marriage, stemming from incessant quarrels and squabbles, are also part of this process.

Let’s take a look at The Message Translation.

Isa 60:20 (MSG) Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over.

I adore that phrase. Your days of mourning are behind you!

On your part, you’re now cooperating with the scripture by refusing depression and despondency in your life with every fiber of your being!

You must consciously cultivate the spirit of joy and prevent anything from trying to steal it from you!

This year is so pivotal that you can’t let anything dampen your joy!

You have a responsibility to safeguard that joy and keep it safe!

Why would you go to such lengths?

It’s your strength!

The joy of the Lord is your strength! Protect your place of strength and ensure its safety. This guarantees constant and unwavering victory in life and all other aspects of your existence!

The days of mourning are over!

If anything is causing grief at this moment, God Himself will intervene in Jesus’ name!

Good morning!