Galatians 5:24
October 5, 2024
TODAY’S GOSPEL READING – 5 OCTOBER
October 5, 2024
THE 5th of OCTOBER
THE BEST MEDICINE IS JOY
A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. – Proverbs 17:22
God created us for love and happiness, and a glad heart is good medicine for the one who has it. When we are joyful, our brain sends positive messages to all the organs in our bodies, causing everything to function well. When we are happy, we handle bad situations better. Because optimists see everything through “rose colored glasses” they conquer hardships in a better way, than pessimists do.
Some of us can talk ourselves into falling unhappy, and even fearful, while others have an easy-going attitude about life, and find good in every bad situation. For pessimists, it takes more work and determination to have a upbeat attitude and to hope for the best, no matter what. But it is in our best interest to do so. Doctors testify that patients who have happy hearts and positive attitudes about their conditions heal much faster than those with negative attitudes.
Science proves that bad, toxic thoughts result in negative emotions which produce unhealthy chemicals, are poisonous for the body and may cause different sicknesses. We can be happier if we pay attention to the thoughts we think and replace the evil ones with the truth of God’s Word. By developing the habit of asking the Holy Spirit to help us keep our peace and joy, we can be healthier than if we are sad and unhappy most of the time.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Eternal Father, You created me in such a beautiful way. Please assist me to choose to fight depression and bad emotions, in order to have a joyful heart, a healthier body and more peace. Lord please help me identify every thought that is not from You and which may depress me. Help me fight against every negative thought and emotion, so that I can keep my health and live a better life. Thank You Lord for the comfort of the Holy Spirit and for the power of prayer and worship that also help me overcome sadness and depression. Glory and honor to Your Holy Name dear Jesus, for all that I am and have in You. Amen
