A Crushed Spirit – Proverbs 17:22

Categories: Daily Devotion

You can also download the PDF file here.

A Crushed Spirit – Proverbs 17:22

Welcome to Scriptures for Life with TorahFamily.org. Taking time to focus on the Father’s way.

Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Ever gone through a hard time? Of course you have. We all have. You may even be going through one right now. When you’re in those times, let’s face it, it’s hard to have a cheerful heart. Then, when you try to be happy, you almost feel as if your being fake because you know what’s really on your mind.

So how do we have a cheerful heart and be real? Well, it really boils down to trust. I’m reminded of what Paul said to the Romans.

Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

He works all things for the good. It doesn’t say that all things will be good. Rather, He works all things for the good. It is in this that we can let our joy and cheerful heart be founded, knowing that YHWH truly is in control and that He is working things out for your good.

So while your circumstances may not be the best situation that you want to be in, YHWH is working everything for your future.

Let this be a focus in your time of meditation throughout today. Until tomorrow. Shalom

Here's something interesting to consider:

Related Posts

 

This is Grace? Updated & Expanded

This is Grace? Updated & Expanded

Grace is the New Testament and the Law is the Old Testament. Case closed. Right? Well, not so fast. If you've never questioned your understanding of grace, now is the time. Steve points to verses that support grace throughout the entire Bible, not just the New...

Did Jesus Teach Love or Law?

Did Jesus Teach Love or Law?

Love God and love your neighbor as Jesus taught. Right? Absolutely! But what does that mean? If you have a heart to love as Jesus commanded, you really ought to know why there is more to this than you may have been taught. Watch this IMPORTANT teaching to get a deeper...

Don’t Worship God in Vain!

Don’t Worship God in Vain!

Why do we reason away any understanding that opposes our current view? Why should we consider changing our view on any topic? Steve explores "scriptural dissonance" in this short, but important teaching and explains how we could be worshiping God in vain because of...

Share This