Pro 12:25 | MHM | STEP | The Weight of Worry and the Power of Encouragement This section explains how worry and sadness can weigh down a person’s heart. When someone is full of care, fear, or sorrow, it can make them feel weak and unable to enjoy life or do their duties. But there is hope and help for those who feel this way. A kind or encouraging word, especially from God, can lift their spirits and bring joy again. v. 25 : Worry in a person’s heart makes them feel heavy and sad. It is like carrying a big load that makes it hard to be happy or strong. People who feel this way may find it difficult to enjoy their relationships or do their work. But a good word—an encouraging message or a promise from God—can make the heart glad. For example, the Bible says, Cast your burden on the Lord , and He shall sustain you (Psalm 55:22 ). Jesus also invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest ( Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest , Matthew 11:28 ). Ministers and friends should try to encourage and comfort those who are sad, helping to lift their spirits with kind words and the promises of God.

‏ Proverbs 12:25

The Weight of Worry and the Power of Encouragement

This section explains how worry and sadness can weigh down a person’s heart. When someone is full of care, fear, or sorrow, it can make them feel weak and unable to enjoy life or do their duties. But there is hope and help for those who feel this way. A kind or encouraging word, especially from God, can lift their spirits and bring joy again.

v. 25: Worry in a person’s heart makes them feel heavy and sad. It is like carrying a big load that makes it hard to be happy or strong. People who feel this way may find it difficult to enjoy their relationships or do their work. But a good word—an encouraging message or a promise from God—can make the heart glad. For example, the Bible says, Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you (Psalm 55:22 ^a). Jesus also invites those who are weary and burdened to come to Him for rest (Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest, Matthew 11:28 ^b). Ministers and friends should try to encourage and comfort those who are sad, helping to lift their spirits with kind words and the promises of God.