Proverbs 15:13
Proverbs 15:13
A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.
This verse brings attention to the influence of our heart’s state on our outward appearance and emotional well-being. A glad heart, one filled with joy and peace, brings a cheerful disposition, while sorrow weighs heavily on the spirit. It’s a reminder that our emotional state affects our physical demeanor and interactions with others. God calls us to seek His joy, which brings life to our hearts and refreshes our spirit. A cheerful heart is a reflection of God’s peace within us, visible to those around us. However, when sorrow is present, it can crush our spirit, reminding us of our need for God’s comfort and restoration. This verse emphasizes the importance of guarding our hearts, filling them with God’s peace, and seeking joy that comes from a relationship with Him. May this verse inspire you to nurture a glad heart, resting in God’s peace and reflecting His joy in your life.
1 Chronicles 16:31
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, The Lord reigns.
Deuteronomy 12:18
And you shall rejoice before the Lord your God in all that you undertake.
Proverbs 15:15
A joyful heart is a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.