by Joyce Meyer – posted October 14, 2011

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken … A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
—Proverbs 15:13; 17:22


Most women are concerned about their looks, and a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks instantly. Ziggy said, “A smile is a facelift that is in everyone’s price range.”


When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling; live your life in such a way that when you die, you will be smiling and everyone else will be crying.


You may be familiar with Joel Osteen, a pastor from Houston, Texas. He not only pastors the largest church in the United States, but he is also on television in many parts of the world. Joel is known as “the smiling preacher.” He literally smiles all the time. I have eaten with him several times, and I am still trying to figure out how he can eat and smile at the same time, but he does it. He is a great pastor and teacher of God’s Word, but I believe one of the main things that helps his popularity is his smile. People want to feel better, and anytime we smile at them it helps them do that. A smile reassures people and puts them at ease.


Lord, Your love and grace bring the deepest happiness to my heart. I receive it from You, and I ask You to pour it out to others through my smiles and care. Amen.


To watch today’s broadcast, “Payday is coming” click here.

{If any of you are in the Lexington, KY area, Joel Osteen will be speaking at the Lexington Christian Academy Banquet on November 10th! And yes, I’ll be there! I’m so excited to hear him speak!! Go to Lexingtonchristianacademy.org to find out about reserving a seat!}