God's Laughter

Is there any other gift that really keeps on giving like the gift of laughter? It has been said a good belly laugh is good for your health. The Bible says laughter doeth good like a medicine. Hmmm... How many of us really experience a good healthy chuckle every day? Is it because we fail to see the humor and happiness in our lives? Don't we all know someone that can laugh in almost every circumstance? Where does that joy come from? It has been theorized that happiness and joy are two different things. Having joy fills you up; happy comes and goes I guess. I'm not for sure on that one. Also, how many of us have heard, "It's not what happens to you-it's how you react to it." Really? I believe this is true. But since I am very much a type A personality, it is hard for me to react positively in some circumstances. Like driving. Dealing with our dog. Rude sales people. Rude people in general. Bullies ( and that would be young and old alike). People who annoy me on a regular basis-I feel this differs from rude people. Diet food. Cleaning. Yes, this list could go on and on. So, I try to breathe evenly and look at the bright side of my pet peeves. At least we have a car that runs. Maybe rude people are unhappy about a sad situation. Ditto for the bullies. Diet food helps us lose weight. I do have a house to live in to clean. Notice I left out the dog. Sorry, that may be a blog yet to come. I recently did my first official speaking engagement. I was terrified and as I spoke it was all very surreal. Yet my biggest fear realized, the women there laughed heartily. Some laughed so hard they cried. I prayed about my huge, huge fear. God told me, "THEY WILL LAUGH." He was right. And I was so appreciative. For the support of these women. For their their friendships and confidence in me. I am glad God gave me the gift to look at situations and bring humor and a tad bit of sarcasm to them. I'm glad when I share my experiences with people it does make them giggle. Most of all I'm glad God has blessed us with laughter. He wants us to be happy AND joyful. I'm sure of it. Share your gifts with others. Not only will God smile, He may get a good belly laugh Himself.