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ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS

A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine
Sometimes, it's hard to be cheerful. When constant stress from family, finances, health, and so on looms over us, it can be hard to see past the struggles. Unfortunately, stress and challenges do not take a vacation when we'd like them to.

We often think that if things could just settle down a bit, then we would be happy. Once that problem is solved ... Once the finances come in... Once we change jobs, become less busy, or whatever else we are facing subsides, then we'll finally work on being happy. 

But deep down we know that happiness isn't a place we arrive at.  It's a lifestyle we choose to develop in the middle of the storms and trials of life. Joy and a cheerful heart are keys that allow us to stay steady in our faith, even when things appear to be crumbling around us.

The Bible says it's what keeps us from getting crushed underneath all of the weight of life. 

In Proverbs 17:22, it says,

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. (NIV)

The Message translation says it this way:

A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone tired. (Proverbs 17:22, Msg)

Research confirms this. There have been multiple studies that suggest that happiness is linked to lower heart rate and blood pressure, improved immune function, and greater resistance to stress and disease. Developing a lifestyle of happiness may also contribute to a longer life span, better resilience, and enhanced creativity.

Father, help us to cultivate a lifestyle of faith and a cheerful heart this summer! And give us wisdom as we navigate the challenges of life that surround us.

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."
Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)

ANNOUNCEMENTS​

Evangelist, Tommie Zito will be at OLC on July 13 - 19! Come out and get filled up and fired up to reach the lost in your city, province, and nation with the transforming love and power of Christ! July 13th @ 7 PM & July 14th - 19th @ 10 AM & 7 PM.

 As we splash into summer, we will be having a Youth Summer Kick-Off on Saturday, July 12th from 7 - 9 PM at Henderson Lake (Kiwanis Picnic Shelter). Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather!




Join us at the church on Friday, July 25th at 7:00 PM for an amazing worship night with Behold The King worship band! Admission is FREE!



To see a list of all of our upcoming events, check out our website here!