All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast. —Proverbs 15:15
When Tamer Lee Owens celebrated her 104th birthday, she credited “laughter, the Lord, and the little things” for keeping her going. She still finds enjoyment each day in talking with people, taking a walk, and reading the Bible as she has done since childhood. “I don’t know how long He’ll let me stay here,” she said. “I just thank the Lord for what He’s given me already.”
Most of us won’t live 104 years, but we can learn from Tamer Lee how to enjoy each day that we are given.
Laughter—”A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken” (Prov. 15:13). True happiness begins deep inside and emerges on our faces.
The Lord—”The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility” (v.33). When God is central in our hearts, He can teach us His way through every experience of life.
The Little Things—”Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with hatred” (v.17). Maintaining loving relationships and enjoying the basic things of life are more important than wealth and success.
Not all of us will live a long time, but we can all live well each day—with laughter, the Lord, and the little things in life.
The world is filled with so much good
Little things that bring us pleasure
But Christ can fill our lives with joy
Beyond all earthly treasure. —Sper
Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey.
by David C. McCasland
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“And now abide faith, hope, love, these three;
but the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13, NKJV)
TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
In our culture today, so many people are
confused about what love is. We love pizza, movies and sports, but we also love
our family or spouse. If we look to the Word of God, we see God’s definition of
love. First Corinthians 13 tells us that “love is patient and kind. It does not
envy, nor boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It does not seek its own way,
is not easily angered, and keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not rejoice in
evil, but rejoices in the truth. Love believes, hopes and endures. Love never
fails.” This is how God responds to us, and this is how we should respond to
the people in our lives — with patience, kindness, hope, humility and love.
Scripture tells us that God is love, and His character never changes!
Today and every day, know that God loves you
with an everlasting love. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is for
you and has a good plan for you. Receive His perfect love today and let Him
transform you from the inside out. His love is the greatest love and will last
throughout all eternity!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for loving me. Thank You for
doing a work in my life. Help me to be more like You. Help me to see others the
way You see them and respond in love because You are love. I bless You and
honor You today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
— Joel & Victoria Osteen
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