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Day 286 (Proverbs 15:30) The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and a good report makes the bones healthy. There is beauty everywhere which brings joy to those who take the time to enjoy walking in nature. The simplest sights bring pleasure to the heart and soul. In the same way, speaking well of people strengthens the bones. Solomon enjoyed nature. He spent much time working with it. He knew the value of nature and how it brought delight to his eyes. (Ecclesiastes 2:4-6) I made my work great, I built houses and planted vineyards. I made gardens and orchards, and I planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. I made water pools from which to water the growing trees of the grove. When Christians take time to enjoy nature and the beauty around them, they will find joy in their work. They will stop to take in the beauty of God’s creation and give Him praise for His wondrous works. When you speak well of others, you strengthen your bones. A merry heart does well like medicine. Speaking well of others also works on your bones, strengthening them. As you get older, you fill your medicine cabinet with supplements for bones and many other things to keep you healthy. God’s supplements for a healthy life are laughter and speaking well of others. When you do, you will rejoice in everything: your eyesight and the pleasures you see in God’s creation, and in a positive attitude, speaking well of others. Don’t we all want to be less frail as we get older? When we take our medicine from God’s Word, we will find joy and laughter in nature and the people in our lives. Let’s pray: Father, let me see the beauty in Your creation every day. Let me speak and hear only good things about the people around me. Strengthen me according to the words I speak and bring joy and laughter to my life. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. Copyright © 26 April 2023 by Valerie Routhieaux Image courtesy of Pixabay