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When the String Snaps
David Davis
Proverbs 15:13-22
This scripture is talking about tension in the home.
v. 13 - ''sorrow''
v. 15 - ''afflicted''
v. 16 - ''trouble''
v. 17 - ''hatred''
v. 18 - ''strife''
v. 22 - ''disappointed''
All these words are synonyms for ''tension'' or ''stress.''
When a violin string is not tight enough -- the sound is flat and dull.
If it is too tight -- the sound is shrill and high pitched.
If it is more tight -- the string will snap.
One of the major obstacles in the home is ''stress'' -- ''tension'' -- and ''strife.''
Did you know that every 15 seconds in America -- domestic violence occurs?
About 50% of all homes -- violence takes place -- 1/4 of all marriages experience some sort of violence.
20% of all murders are inside the family and 13% are committed by spouses.
Too much stress is dangerous to the home -- to our health -- and to our happiness.
Four things to relieve the tension -- the stress in your home.
Even the upright get uptight. We're all stressed up and no place to go.
I. Learn to Laugh
vs. 13-15
Have you ever looked at those who claim to be saved? Many look like they are in the midst of a gall bladder attack. I've seen happier faces on iodine bottles.
If you have a merry heart -- it's going to show up on the face.
''The spirit is broken'' means the string has snapped.
Joy is that constant presence of God no matter what happens.
Merry Heart is the ability to capture those wonderful times of life and turn it into laughter.
Someone once said, ''Laughter is the mind sneezing.''
Did you know there are three things animals cannot do?
1. They don't blush.
2. They don't cry.
3. They don't laugh.
Laughter is a gift from God. You don't, for instance, have to teach children to laugh. You have to teach children when not to laugh.
''A cheerful countenance'' means a smile.
What a Smile Creates
It costs nothing, but creates much.
It enriches those who receive it ...
David Davis
Proverbs 15:13-22
This scripture is talking about tension in the home.
v. 13 - ''sorrow''
v. 15 - ''afflicted''
v. 16 - ''trouble''
v. 17 - ''hatred''
v. 18 - ''strife''
v. 22 - ''disappointed''
All these words are synonyms for ''tension'' or ''stress.''
When a violin string is not tight enough -- the sound is flat and dull.
If it is too tight -- the sound is shrill and high pitched.
If it is more tight -- the string will snap.
One of the major obstacles in the home is ''stress'' -- ''tension'' -- and ''strife.''
Did you know that every 15 seconds in America -- domestic violence occurs?
About 50% of all homes -- violence takes place -- 1/4 of all marriages experience some sort of violence.
20% of all murders are inside the family and 13% are committed by spouses.
Too much stress is dangerous to the home -- to our health -- and to our happiness.
Four things to relieve the tension -- the stress in your home.
Even the upright get uptight. We're all stressed up and no place to go.
I. Learn to Laugh
vs. 13-15
Have you ever looked at those who claim to be saved? Many look like they are in the midst of a gall bladder attack. I've seen happier faces on iodine bottles.
If you have a merry heart -- it's going to show up on the face.
''The spirit is broken'' means the string has snapped.
Joy is that constant presence of God no matter what happens.
Merry Heart is the ability to capture those wonderful times of life and turn it into laughter.
Someone once said, ''Laughter is the mind sneezing.''
Did you know there are three things animals cannot do?
1. They don't blush.
2. They don't cry.
3. They don't laugh.
Laughter is a gift from God. You don't, for instance, have to teach children to laugh. You have to teach children when not to laugh.
''A cheerful countenance'' means a smile.
What a Smile Creates
It costs nothing, but creates much.
It enriches those who receive it ...
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