Laughter Goes A Long Way

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: Proverbs 15:13

There’s nothing worse (sometimes) than being around a continual sourpuss! The “Debbie downer” of the crowd. The “sarcastic” one of the group. The “negative one” in a conversation. The “argumentative” person. Isn’t there usually a “nay-sayer” in every crowd? The one who always has to make THEIR point or bust! Ugh. I encourage you not to pick up bad habits! Be courteous, but keep it moving! Dont' 'entertain' doom and gloom! It only rubs off. {My opinion is that we should keep our circle very close! We can't just vent to anyone!}

It’s important that the Christian remember that humor and lightheartedness are good qualities to possess. “Clean” humor can be described in different terms, but I find most people can laugh or smile at things they can relate to. We all have funny antidotes throughout an average week – it’s how we look at them.

I read a funny devotion written by George Whitten. He said a young reporter approached an elderly man on his 100^th birthday. “Happy birthday, kind sir! Can I bother you with one question?” he asked. The centurion agreed.

“In all your years of living, of what are you most proud of?” he inquired.

“Well,” said the man, “I don’t have a single enemy in the world.”

“Really?!” shouted the reporter, “That’s incredible – how inspiring to all of us!”

“Yep,” replied the elderly man, “outlived every darn one of ‘em.”

Sadly, we often fail to see the brighter side of tough situations. I realize, and you realize of course, that life isn’t a bowl of preverbal cherries, but it’s good when we can laugh a little, or a lot, in our journey. It’s also a blessing to offer a cheerful countenance to someone going through hard times! We have a lot of opportunities to find humor in life. It’s a lot better for our spirit than looking at the unconstructive side!

Perhaps you’ve heard the true story of John Wilson. “Johnny” was about 6 years old when he was in Sunday school one particular day. The lesson was focused on how God was/is the Creator of everything, including human beings. Johnny seemed especially interested in how the first lady, Eve, was created. (You know how blood, guts, and gore can appeal to young boys). Later in the week, John’s mother noticed him lying down on the floor. She was fearful for a moment – she thought he looked sick.

“John, what’s the matter?” she anxiously asked. He responded, “Mom, I have a bad pain in my side. I think I’m having a wife!”  {Haha ~ the insight of children!}

Tell something funny or humorous today. A little laughter goes a long way! Take a moment...breathe; smile, laugh!

Look UP my friends!