It has been a heavy
couple of months for so many in our lives. A high school buddy reminded me last
week how important it is to keep laughter in our lives. He lost his life-time
love not long ago after decades of marriage. He still manages to cheer us up
with jokes and humor. What does the Bible tell us about laughter and joy?
Ancient Scripture
has proven true over the ages in science, medicine, history and prophecy. Modern
science concurs with one such truth in the benefit of laughter in our lives,
physically, mentally and spiritually. Doctors now believe laughter helps lower
blood pressure and stress.
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but
heartache crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:13
The days of the despondent are wretched, but the
cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed
spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to
mourn and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:4
Laughter is good
medicine. A positive outlook brings a continual feast of joy. We have all
mourned and cried through times of loss and grief. We have all laughed and
danced. May this week bring you some deep joy and laughter, no matter where you
are on the journey.
Lord,
Give us cheerful hearts that find joy in You. Give us some
laughter today to brighten our spirits. Fill our hearts with a continual feast
that comes directly from You.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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