The Happy Soul

Psalm 71:8

Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.

The world says happiness is a state of the mind. Many practice this ‘state of happiness’ too in many different ways. Praise God that we have a SOLID REASON to be joyful. A source from which we receive this fullness of joy, a HOPE that secures our tomorrow!

When we are on the mountain tops, it’s doesn’t require too much of an effort to be happy or positive. We sing out songs of His goodness, His grace, His abundance. The reasons to be grateful are clear and most often, tangible.

But it’s when we are in the valleys, or walking through the fire, or passing through the wilderness where the testing is real. How do we stay happy and positive then? On what basis can we cultivate good thoughts when everything around us seems bleak, dry and empty? What do we do when our soul itself is downcast?

Psalm 16:8-9 says I keep my eyes always on the Lord, I will not be shaken.Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices. What you see is very important. Your vision will directly impact your heart. When your eyes are set on the Lord, you will have a perspective change and see how He sees things. In Proverbs 15:13 we read that a cheerful heart puts a smile on your face, but a broken heart leads to depression.

Beloved, this is our prayer for you today that our God of HOPE will fill you with ALL joy and peace by the power of the Holy Spirit that you will abound and overflow. (Romans 15:13) Turn your eyes unto Jesus. Trust Him for He is the Faithful One. He has plans for you and WILL bring them to pass in His time. In this process of waiting, choose to fill your heart with His promises that bring joy and refresh the soul. Stay blessed in Jesus’ Name!