Glad Hearts

On Sunday the Preacher got serious about some of the most common problems in the life of Believers. Do you ever find yourself looking for joy, relief, happiness, deliverance from sorrow, anxiety, and depression? Is there a resource?

One thing is for sure, it is not in human wisdom, psychology, psychiatry, self-esteem, selfish fulfillment, or self- indulgence. Those have been tried and tested over the course of history and ultimately never bring lasting peace and joy to the hearts of men and women – especially Believers.

So where does one go? The Psalmist said, “The precepts (statutes) of the Lord are right, making the heart glad.” Psalm 19:8a

God said real joy comes in obedience to the precepts of His Word. When we learn to apply the principles of Truth to every circumstance, every situation, every struggle and difficulty, the result is joy (a glad heart). When we walk in the clear light of the pathway God has designed, we cannot help but find a personal solution to the difficulties of walking in a World gone mad with rebellion to Truth.

The Preacher was right. When I get to worrying (see yesterday’s post), the Word of God, faithfully read and clearly understood, changes my innermost being from one of despair to one of hope and joy and peace and comfort.

God gave mankind the guidelines for living every day in the World with a proper understanding of life. Psalm 119:54 changes the song in my heart and head. It is there I find the proverbial “peace.” Yea, God!!