A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.Proverbs 17:22
A hearty ho ho ho is often needed to bring healing and relief to an otherwise dire situation. Belly laughs are good for you.
My generation grew up with nightly laughing on a host of comical television shows.No autopsies,murders, bedroom scenes, non stop cursing but good wholesome albeit silly humor. Green Acres, I Love Lucy, Andy Griffith and also many shows with mild drama that taught values such as Lassie, Bonanza, My Three Sons. Laughter is proven to be good for the heart, soul, and spirit.
Our world could certainly use a good dose of clean humor right now to lighten up the mood of all that is upon us. Even at a funeral it is good to lighten the mood with funny stories to make family members remember the good times. There are even jokes in the Bible, here is one, did you know there was baseball in the Bible? John 1:1 says “In the big-inning”. Also cars, Acts 1:14 talks about being in “one Accord”. Ha ha. Ok now so that is a bit of a stretch but go laugh on purpose. Google the words ‘clean comedy’ and see what you find. Spending your time trying to find happiness and joy is sure to make your day brighter.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus I love the gift of being able to smile, laugh, and sing songs that lift me out of doldrums of life. I want to be intentional in shining your light and helping bring a smile to someone who is down. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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You are so right. We need to laugh in order to keep our selves going. Been there, done that. Needed to laugh and God gave me the chance to learn to laugh again. It is a gift and I am very thankful for that gift
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