“A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression.” Proverbs 17:22 TPT
All human medicine has negative side effects, and in the long run, can become detrimental to the health of a person who continues to consume it. But the joy of the Lord, according to our opening Scripture, is medicine, with no harmful side effects whatsoever.
This joy isn’t a result of nice things happening to you; it’s what the Holy Spirit produces in our born-again spirits. It’s an internal state that you must activate or turn on. As Galatians 5:22 (AMP) says, “The fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness.”
Joy’s healing power extends beyond the physical body to the soul. As a child of God, the Bible offers solutions to every situation you will ever encounter. To enjoy your inheritance in Christ, be a doer of the Word.
Proverbs 15:13 (MSG): “A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.” Choose joy in your walk, no matter what. Who knows how much money laughing, singing, and dancing will save you? This wisdom of the Spirit gives us advantage over Satan, his demons, and the world.
Surprisingly, this teaching may not be taken seriously by some, who would rather visit doctors or go to healing meetings for prayers. Purpose to be different. Walk in joy daily and watch your health blossom!
This is what Apostle John prayed for believers in his day: “Beloved friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and that you continually enjoy good health, just as your soul is prospering” (3 John 1:2 TPT). Achieving divine health requires intentional effort. A significant part of this, according to God’s Word, is maintaining a cheerful and joyful heart, regardless of external circumstances. Praise God.
CONFESSION
I activate joy by the Spirit and walk daily in strength, health, and vitality. Sickness and depression have no place in me, for I enjoy continual prosperity and good health. Glory to God, Halleluyah!
DEEPER REFLECTION
Proverbs 15:13 MSG
A cheerful heart brings a smile to your face; a sad heart makes it hard to get through the day.
Proverbs 17:22 TPT
A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression.
Romans 14:17 NKJV
For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 3-4, Matthew 2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 2, Matthew 1:15-25
