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.
Proverbs 15:30
The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
Psalm 98:4
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
John 15:11
I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.
Psalm 126:2
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them.