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Daily Devotion: Proverbs 12:25

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Proverbs 12:25    "Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad."

Solomon had much to say about the spoken word. Paul was inspired to write that we are to "confess with our mouth and believe in our hearts" that God has raised Jesus from the dead. He said, "Every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord." Jesus said we are to "confess Him before men...." (Luke 12:8)  Yes, our words are very important. We saw yesterday that they can feed life into another or they can cause heaviness.  How do we work against that heaviness of heart hits us?  When I ask that question, my mind immediately thought about hoping for someone to come along and say something nice to me. That's a good thing when it happens, but it doesn't always work that way. So, how can I combat a heavy heart when it hits home? God gave us the answer through Solomon, "... a good word maketh it glad."  That good word does not always have to come from another person. In fact, the best way to combat that heavy heart is by reaching out to others. Instead of expecting "a good word," what would happen if I "give a good word" to another person?  When I am only focused on myself, the heaviness becomes unbearable, but I am lifted out of that droop when I move my thoughts to someone else and act in that direction. Why would I not stretch myself toward another instead of withdrawing into myself.  And of course, the best word to be found comes in the Bible.  Jesus loves me this I know; therefore, my heart is lifted when I read His good Words to me.  Does that work for you also?

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