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    Lesson 2 Cheerful (Devotion English)

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    Lesson 2

    Cheerful

    MV: A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is
    broken.(Proverbs 15:13, KJV)

    There are two human conditions that are stated in this Bible verse, namely people who are
    cheerful and people who are discouraged. How do we react or respond when we meet
    cheerful people? Would have been nice. Although cheerfulness is common and very familiar
    in everyday life, but many people do not experience it. Because cheerfulness is not something
    we can make up on our own, or just an innate trait or temperament/feelings.

    What are the characteristics of a cheerful person?


    In general, cheerful people are: friendly, easy to smile, have a good sense of humor, like to
    spend time with others, etc.
    According to the General Indonesian Dictionary (KUBI): clean, holy, pure and a radiant
    face. (meaning already in a pure heart makes a radiant face)

    But what does CHEERFUL mean that we will learn:

    ACE: Renouncing negative feelings and expressing optimism unto the Lord and others for
    my salvation by living for Jesus Christ

    -Gratefulness and joy overflowing because of the Salvation that God has given (apart from all
    great fears) joy overflows: the child in Elizabeth's womb jumps for joy when she hears
    Mary's greetings)
    -An expression of gratitude for the goodness of God received in every moment of our lives.
    (whatever we do cannot repay God's goodness)
    - Signs of life for those who are already in Christ.

    How can we be CHEERFUL?

    “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance”

    1. MAKE SURE CHRIST is already in our hearts, cheerfulness is the fruit of the Holy
    Spirit, working in our lives. Galatians 5:22 and continue to be led and controlled by
    the Holy Spirit. Guard your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of
    life. Proverbs 4:23

    2. THINKING POSITIVE (filling our minds with God's Word), what we put in our
    minds shapes our thought patterns and actions. Philippians 4:8 "whatever is true,
    whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, if there is anything called
    virtue or if there is praise, think about these things" If we think about good things, we
    will be filled with peace. Bad thoughts will cause damage to the soul and all kinds of
    diseases.

    3. SAY POSITIVE (Prayer, Thanksgiving, praise), pray a lot to God and talk to others
    about God's goodness. Words are prayers. Even when we get bad news. Eli the priest
    said, "He is the LORD, let him do what he sees as good" 1Samuel 3:18.
    4. ACT POSITIVE (follow and do what God tells you to)
     when hurt, disappointed, angry...don't follow our desires but follow what God
    says. Example: Cain was angry with Abel, the LORD rebuked (Genesis 4:6-
    7a) "do good"

     When we are hated and betrayed, forgive as God has forgiven you remember
    the story of Joseph (Genesis 50:20) "Those who are evil God change for good)

     OBEY WHAT is God's will even though there is a risk that we have to bear
    for example: Jephthah's daughter.

    Impact and blessings of a cheerful life:


     Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good
    works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

     We become a blessing, people are blessed and God is glorified. (Christ is glorified
    through our thoughts, words and actions).

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