He says, "If you start laughing, even when you don't want to, it won't be long until you're laughing out loud at how funny you sound. These five surprising benefits of laughter are worth laughing about! So look for things to laugh about. Open my heart to laughter, Lord, and place in me the desire and the commitment to seek out laughter with those I love. Smiles are the refreshing fruit of laughter. I don't even remember what we were talking about, but before I knew it we were all erupting in laughter--the deep belly, tears running down your cheeks kind and I remember thinking it felt so good to laugh like that. The late George Beverly Shea, "America's Beloved Gospel Singer, " often sang at Billy Graham Crusades. Then verses 11-12 speak of how God would bring the Israelites back to their own land again from all the places they'd been scattered, and how they would receive honour once more. It's good medicine for your soul. But doesn't it seem we have a long way to go before we are guilty of that problem? 3-Minute Devotions to Laugh and Reflect: Lighten Your Load and Brighten Your Day by Christopher D. Hudson, Stan Campbell, Dennis Fletcher, Paperback | ®. Have I ever been accustomed to do so to you? "
Lutheran Hour Ministries. Find peace with God today. Or those who claim to be in a position of absolute control? God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh" (Luke 6:21, NLT). And if you learn to look for the humor in all situations, I believe God will bring some just to make you a laughter. Lord, thank you for the gift of laughter. Devotions to make you laugh better. If you are a follower of Christ, you are blessed to be part of God's kingdom. I love God's sense of humor. But God will always lift His children up again. For the Scriptures say, 'I will take revenge; I will pay them back', says the Lord. The Truth Shall Make You Laugh.
If you are blessed by these daily devotionals please prayerfully consider a donation to support Wisdom Hunters Resources. Laughter gives us a sense of comfort that often provides us with the encouragement we need to face what is before us with a renewed strength. By Glenny Z. Moore). There are over 48 references about laughter in the Bible. How did God's people respond? 85 Lighten Up … Seriously! If you want to make god laugh. This inspiring message reveals the profound secrets of a happy and successful life. Thursday, October 5, 2017.
Life can get so heavy and laden with burdens, but laughter gives us a break so that we can carry on in the midst of them. Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – August 11, 2019. Day 82: They laugh best who laugh last – Micah 7 vs 8 - 13. The people are "sowing in tears" and "weeping" (126:5-6). 13 Empowering or Enabling? Devotions to make you laugh video. Have you ever been so sad that you thought you'd never laugh again? 6 Aging Grace, How Sweet the Sound.
Jackson says when one experiences emotional trauma as a child, it often leads to chronic pain and depression in adulthood because there is a direct correlation between what happened to that person and how he or she perceives the world as an adult. Related Articles: © 1997 – 2023 Eagle Mountain International Church Inc. Aka Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. " Have you ever laughed in response to God's grace? 43 Bond Like a Girl. Heavnely Father, Thank you so much for the gift of laughter. Kenneth E. Hagin knew this truth and once used it to laugh at the devil until his heart symptoms disappeared. To Download Devotion MP3 to your computer, right click here and select "Save Link As" or "Save Target As" or "Download Linked File As". It may be hard to laugh when things aren't going well, but in those very moments something light and humorous may be just what you need to pick up your spirits and help you handle your stress. Laughter keeps you from taking life and yourself too seriously. 11-12 In that day, Israel, your cities will be rebuilt, and your borders will be extended. Why Is Laughter So Good for Your Soul. The good news is that you can make a decision to laugh every day, and as you do, you will rake in these five surprising health benefits of laughter for your spirit, soul and body.
What if we're struggling and suffering? Certainly there are issues that are no laughing matters. It's filled with difficult trials. The Truth Shall Make You Laugh. Does God laugh at world leaders today who seek to remove any reference to eternal things? Remind me to never rely on my own abilities or wisdom but to depend on you to continue working in my life. Yet, I'm fooled that something must happen for me to smile. Laughter Increases Blood Flow. Only a hearty, sustained belly laugh can release the endorphins and chemicals which enable people to better deal with their pain. Give us faith in your promises, and fill us with rejoicing.
Instead, sometimes we hang onto the sorrow of the cross, the suffering, dying Jesus, and we forget the joy of the empty tomb. In Your Name I give thanks. God is in control, and you have His permission to laugh. It can begin by learning to laugh at yourself and look for the funny around you. The Lord will bring me into the light, and I will see his righteousness. I sometimes see old feuds, a lack of growth in our churches, and incurable illnesses as "just the way things are. " Dr. Mark D. Roberts is a Senior Strategist for Fuller's Max De Pree Center for Leadership, where he focuses on the spiritual development and thriving of leaders. Exercise—which acts as a natural painkiller—and laughter.
75 Everyone's a Critic. 17 No Spiritual Bypasses. I felt a surge of strength come into my spirit that I hadn't felt for a long time and so desperately needed. Even when there has been nothing to laugh about in my circumstances, God has helped me to find the humor in some small thing. Thank him for the opportunities ahead of you. Now the point this devotion is trying to make is this: the Savior has carried our sins and removed them; He has done all that was necessary to move us from hell to heaven; He has brought about our adoption into the family of faith; He has promised to bring us to a place where there is no pain or tears or sorrow. We remember how much we need a Savior. Find the funny in life! Use the gift that God has given and laugh! 19 Something in Your Eye? Joy & Laughter Is Contagious.
But after that, he will take up my case and give me justice for all I have suffered from my enemies. In this devotional, discover how God desires his children to enjoy life through the gift of laughter. Dr. Jackson recommends combining laughter with physical and spiritual exercise. Isn't it interesting that science has validated what wise King Solomon told us thousands of years ago? We would all be much better off if we would learn to laugh at ourselves sometimes instead of taking ourselves so seriously.
Prayer: Certainly Lord, I know You laugh out loud at Your beloved children. Don't wait only for special occasions like weddings and birthdays to laugh. Sarah said, "God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me. " And in the verse in Proverbs, it says that laughter holds as much healing power as medicine.
It improves circulation and muscle tone, and it increases your heart rate and certain hormones and endorphins so that you feel better. But today I am making a change, Lord. Recently I had the privilege of sitting down with some friends and just laughing and having a good time. In short, they discovered that laughter is one of the best medicines. Billy Graham has spent decades preaching about our serious need for Christ, but he also has a lighthearted side. Let him sing praise" (James 5:13, ESV).
64 Spotlight on Giving. How can you get your daily laughter in? 74 In Case of Emergency. When you choose to laugh, you choose the joy of the Lord, and that decision positively affects your spirit, soul and body. Or do you only remember the moments you are sad. I don't plan to be funny when I speak, but the Holy Spirit speaks through me—and I'm amazed at how He adds funny little thoughts or illustrations. Hey it is ok to laugh, I am sure God was. ESV) Laughter Therapy The New Living Translation renders Proverbs 17:22 like this: "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength. "