A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22
Being cheerful means being noticeably happy and optimistic. This attribute can easily be a rare thing for many people. We are often surrounded by enough challenges to justify the lack of cheerfulness. To be cheerful we begin by thanking the Lord for being with us and working for our good in every situation (Romans 8:28).
Trusting that God has a handle on our lives is a source of hope that can lead to a cheerful heart. Always find comfort in the idea that God knows you and enjoy your life by staying in Christ. A daily time with God can produce a cheerful heart if we focus on His blessings. "Rejoice in the Lord always," Paul wrote from. "Again I will say, rejoice! (Phil 4:4).
Your emotional well-being starts with crowning Christ as King of your heart.