Intro

A cheerful heart is one of the treasures of life, something that Proverbs suggests can be attained through the practice of wisdom. But where does the cheerful heart come from? Is it just a personality trait that some have and some don’t? Is it genetic? Are some people just born happy? Proverbs doesn’t actually tell us how to get a cheerful heart, but more presents it as something to which we can aspire, and show its benefits to life.

Questions for Reflection:

• What is currently making you anxious? Can you identify the specific roots of anxiety and lay them up on the Lord?
• Are there circumstances or people that regularly diminish your joy? Take a few moments to picture those under the joyful reign of Jesus
• Begin now the discipline of thanksgiving by thanking God for the specific gifts He has given you