A heart full of joy wants to "laugh, smile and sing"
And to negativity never will cling.
For laughter is healing and will not "look down".
It just won't complain or grimace or frown.
If circumstance crumbles, it counters with hope.
It rests in God's grace and will not just mope.
In joy there is strength... enough for each day.
Encouragement follows and fears will allay.
It really is better to laugh through our woes,
For what good can come from resting in "lows"?
God gives us peace and helps us to say,
"I will look up and choose joy this day!"
"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..."
Proverbs 17:22 KJV
"...The joy of the Lord is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10 KJV
© 2009 Arlene Schwartzkopf