“A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,
but by sorrow of the heart
the spirit is broken.”
Proverbs 15:13Use your merry heart
To be like an umbrella
Protection in stormsAt the end of day
Your sweet, merry countenance
Is a lovely sightYour positive view
Shines through the dark clouds of gloom
Lifting others’ hearts
💕You’ve an extra dose
Merriment is contagious
You infect others
David Jeremiah’s entry in today’s devotional
The scripture selected, Proverbs 15:13, fit the story perfectly.
in Ever Faithful was titled “A Merry Heart.”
It gave me the incentive for today’s post:
“After Richard Norris was badly disfigured
by a gunshot wound in 1997,
he remained hidden at his parents’ home for years.
They covered the mirrors
to keep him from glimpsing his face.
But a team of doctors…
gave Richard a new countenance.”
Richard’s spirit was broken.
His sorrow of the heart was understandable.
David Jeremiah went on to link
Richard’s sorrow to us all:
“While Richard’s story is unusually dramatic,
there’s a sense in which we all need a new countenance.
Study the faces of people you meet every day…”
Oh how I love those
Last two pictures of my friends
Study every face
David Jeremiah goes on to suggest,
“Steal a quick glance at your own face
as you pass a mirror or reflective window.
…Our emotions inexorably flash through
the forty-three muscles in our face
and we communicate our feelings
through our eyes, brows,
and the set of our mouths.”“One smile can light up a room;
You know I play the accordion, right?
one frown can darken a day.
“The Bible tells us a merry heart
makes a cheerful countenance.
Rejoice in the Lord today
and let the joy of Jesus shine through.”
Well this is a concertina… buttons on both sides.
Aren’t these kids adorable?
Open up you Merry Heart!
Mine is open for you!!
Love ya,
JanBeek
Open heart + Open hands = Merry, Cheerful Countenance
Comments on: "A Merry Heart" (12)
Beautiful.. Wishing you a Very Merry Heart Jan <3
Thank you so much, Sue. Hugs to you!
What a wonderful feeling blog! And I love the picture of you snuck in between all the other wonderful faces!
Thank you so much! I am so glad you captured the wonderful feeling. Have a merry-hearted day!! <3
Good words of wisdom Jan!
Thank you, Dwight! Happy MLK Day to you. God bless your day with love and peace. <3
You are welcome and same to you!
Richard Norris needed to know, this is God’s plan. A person is not a face but a spirit.
Ah yes… and your spirit is a Light to the world, Peter. Thank you for reading and responding. Bob & I have you and Alice in our daily prayers. We are so happy to be home. Thank you for your safe travel prayers. <3
Jan, thanks for adding this positive message to my day. Attitude . . . we need to nurture ours and pass our merry heart on to someone else.
I would like to see and hear you playing the accordion! Future blog? Amazing grace? (((((Jan)))))))
I will try recording that tomorrow morning. Thanks, {{{Donna}}}. 🎶👌🏽🥰