Smile
Sunday, March 29, 2026Key Verse
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.” Proverbs 15:13
Text — Proverbs 15:13-15
Message
Research shows that children smile an average of 400 times per day, compared to the average happy adult who smiles 40-50 times per day. There are some who only smile 20 times per day.
Studies further reveal that smiling releases some chemicals to the brain which make us feel good from head to toe. Not only do they elevate your mood, but they also relax your body and reduce physical pain. Smiling is a natural drug.No wonder the scripture says “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.”
People who smile appear more likeable, courteous and competent. Smilers tend to be more productive in anything they do. Our Bible passage reveals that “a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance”. If you want to live healthy and long, start your day with a smile.
Smiling is contagious, and when we smile we activate neurons in the brain which quickly reflect on others. You will notice that one smile will lead to additional smiles not just for you, but for those around you. You can improve the world with one smile at a time.
Further Reading
Proverbs 17:22
Prayer for today
Lord, give me grace to put a smile on someone’s face today.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
