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Day 96 Proverbs 14:13 Proverbs 14:13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness. When circumstances sideswipe you it’s hard to be happy about anything. You can try to laugh about various things that would normally bring much joviality with it, but that laughter hits a sour note because inside you are weeping. Solomon could speak with authority about having a sorrowful heart with all the problems in his family. A brother who murdered another brother, and that same brother wanting to usurp the kingdom from his father. He also had many wives, which can bring its own troubles. As Christians Paul urged the saints to share their circumstances so they could rejoice or weep with each other and so bring encouragement to the person with the heavy heart. Romans 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. (KJV) It is easier to work through a tough situation when you can share it with another person who understands and will bring encouragement to you and lift you up in prayer. Be a blessing to someone today or let someone bless you when you share your tough circumstances that cause your heavy heart. Let’s pray: Father, help me be a blessing to those whose heart is heavy today and can’t laugh and only want to weep. In Jesus’ name, I pray, amen. Copyright © 12 December 2016 by Valerie Routhieaux Image courtesy of Pixabay