• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Crossroads Professional Counseling

Christian Counseling | Baton Rouge + Prairieville

Providing Professional Christian Counseling and Coaching to the Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.

225-341-4147
  • Home
  • Christian Counseling
    • Marriage
    • Individual
    • Family
    • Children and Teenagers
  • Life Coaching
  • Coaching Programs
    • Life by Design Program
    • Career By Design Program
  • Blog
  • About Us
    • Sue J. Miley LPC, MA, MBA
    • Suzanne K. Jones, LPC, MA
    • Cheryl Brodnax, LPC, M.A., M.B.A., M.S.
  • Contact Us

A Cheerful Heart can Revive a Crushed Spirit

February 9, 2023 By Danny Myers

Hi! Thanks for visiting! To make life easier, you may want to subscribe free to my Email feed. !

cheerful heart

It is often easy to lack cheerfulness in your life. There is so much to be upset about that you forget all the good things.

The lack of faith in God in society.
The homeless and hungry throughout the world.

And for many of us, even the unnecessary complaints make us grumpy each day.

A burnt dinner.
A flat tire.
Unfinished chores.

But forgetting to have a cheerful heart in spite of all this can begin to wear you down.  It can be a weight on your shoulders that you feel you cannot bear anymore.

Hardships That Crush You

Sometimes, you may also experience hardships that threaten to crush your spirit.

Hard times for your business.
The loss of a loved one.

But God is ALWAYS there for you. You can carry on and find joy again.

Maybe the hardships are a test. Just as God let Job be tested by Satan. Or perhaps he is trying to open your eyes and teach you an important lesson. Whatever it may be, God does everything with a purpose and wants you to have a cheerful heart.

A Cheerful Heart and Mental Health

A crushed spirit is not good for your mental health either. If you are too worn down to care for yourself, how can you care for your family and friends? How can you maintain healthy habits?

Proverbs 17:22 states:

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Does this mean you should be happy all the time? The simple answer is no. But finding cheerfulness, even in what feels like utter darkness, can help lift you up and revive your spirit!

This may not mean you always feel like you’re on top of the world, but deep down you appreciate what you have and those in your life who support you.

Regain a Cheerful Heart

If you begin to feel your spirit being crushed, here are a few ways to regain a cheerful heart:

  • Count your blessings. Take a moment to sit down and appreciate all the great things God has blessed you with.
  • Pray for help. God loves you and always answers prayers. He also wants you to take the time to connect with Him and talk. Reach out to Him and ask for relief, guidance, or anything else you may need. If you can’t think of anything, just tell Him what is going through your mind.
  • Take a break. Maybe you just need some time to relax! Sit back and read the bible, listen to some music, or simple rest.
  • Get something done. Have a to-do that you just keep pushing back? Complete it! It may help relieve some stress that’s weighing down on you. Exercising may also help you feel like you’ve accomplished a task and will give you a boost of energy.

Without a cheerful heart, many aspects of your life can begin to crumble. It can also begin to affect those around you. However, joy can be found in the Lord and He is always by your side. Put your trust in a God and let his endless love and joy fill your heart to overflowing.

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Print

Filed Under: Christian Living Tagged With: christian living, God's gifts, God's Love, God's will, trust in God

Primary Sidebar

Connect With US

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Blog Categories

  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Career
  • Christian Living
  • conflict resolution
  • Emotions
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Marriage/Couples
  • Mental Health
  • Parenting/Family
  • Transitions
  • Uncategorized

Visit our Christian Business Coaching Site

Crossroads-Professional-Coaching

Where Christian Values & Good Business Converge

Footer

VISIT OUR CHRISTIAN BUSINESS COACHING WEBSITE

Crossroads-Coach-Logo-in-White

SUBSCRIBE FOR RESOURCES, UPDATES AND ARTICLES

CROSSROADS PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

8280 YMCA Plaza Dr.
Building 10-B
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70810
(225) 341-4147

CONNECT WITH US

Facebook-Icon Google-Plus-Icon Linkedin-Icon Twitter-Icon

Copyright © 2023 · CROSSROADS PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING | Privacy Policy | Privacy Tools

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Reject Read More
Privacy Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT