ENJOYING EVERYDAY LIFE

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

Thursday 7th January 2015

TOPIC: ENJOYING EVERYDAY LIFE

REXT: Proverbs 15:15

"All the days of the afflicted are evil, but he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast."

A woman who lived to be 104 years was asked the secret to her longevity, she credited  " Laughter, the Lord and the little things" as things that kept her going. She still found enjoyment each day in talking with people, taking a walk and reading the Bible as  she has done since childhood.
Some of us might not live to be up to 104 years but we can learn from Tamer Lee, how to enjoy each day we are given:
1) Laughter- "A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by a sorrowful heart the spirit is broken."(Pro. 15:13). True happiness happens deep inside and emerges on our faces.
2) The Lord-- "The fear of the Lord, is the instruction of wisdom, and before honour is humility."(v:33). When God become the central focus of our lives, He can teach us His way through every experience of life.
3) The little things-- "Better is dinner of herbs where love is, than a fatted calf with with hatred."(v:17). Maintaining loving relationships and enjoying the basic things of life are most important than wealth and success.
Not all of us will live up to be 104 years old, but we all can live well each day, with laughter, the Lord and the little things of 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.
So, happiness is not a destination but a day to day journey.

PRAYER POINT
Father God, I present my heart to you today, fill me heart with joy beyond every earthly treasure in Jesus name

DAILY BIBLE READING
Genesis 8-11; Matthew 4:22-25; Matthew 5:1-20; Psalm 4