Good Medicine

[296 words] Do you want good medicine during this time when we are hearing negative things – especially about the coronavirus and its spread throughout the U.S.? Right now, many people are having trouble – not with the disease – but with the effect it is having on our nation. Jobs are being lost, retirement portfolios took a major plunge, people are having cabin fever and there is the loneliness of being out of contact with our friends. Personally, I deeply miss the fellowship of our congregation. As I reflected on these issues, I came across this message from our God: “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22, ESV). So, to upbuild ourselves, may I suggest the following to increase your joy? Understand this testing with produce good things. Among them will be perseverance (James 1:2-3). Pro-athletes know that to be…