Daily Devotion | Wednesday – November 26, 2025
Scripture
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones” ( Proverbs 17:22, King James Bible, 2025).

🌿 Daily Devotion | Wednesday – November 26, 2025
Scripture
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
(Proverbs 17:22, KJV)
Reflection
Joy is not a shallow feeling—it is a deep gift from God that strengthens the soul. Proverbs reminds us that a cheerful heart brings healing, while a heavy spirit drains life. Just as medicine restores the body, joy restores the spirit.
This does not mean we ignore sorrow or pretend everything is fine. Instead, it calls us to cultivate gratitude, laughter, and hope even in the midst of trials. A merry heart is not naïve—it is anchored in trust that God is faithful. When we choose joy, we resist despair and invite God’s healing presence into our lives.
Think of how a smile can lift another’s burden, or how thanksgiving can shift your perspective. Joy is contagious, and it is one of the ways God knits us together in community.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the gift of joy. Teach me to carry a merry heart, not by denying pain, but by trusting You in all things. May my spirit be a source of encouragement to others and may Your healing presence flow through me today. Amen. ✝️🕊️✝️
Application
- Pause today to name three blessings that bring you joy. ☺️
- Share a word of encouragement or a smile with someone who may need it.
- Remember: joy is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of Christ in the midst of it.
Grace and Peace,
—Lesallan