Having a blessing inventory is so handy. It keeps you from getting into a funk, when you realize how much you really have. And as I was going down the blessing inventory I saw humor and laughter.
What an amazing gift and blessing humor and laughter is. Nothing feels much better than a good belly laugh to the point of tears and your throat hurting. Several things just came to mind and I started to smile as I wrote that last sentence. The Lord wants lots of things for us, he wants us to be like Christ and he wants us to grow in our faith and love.
But he also gives us gifts that are nothing more than for our pleasure. The other day I was driving along and saw the sunlight casting its pink light against the snowcapped mountains in front of me. What an amazing and beautiful gift.
Laughter and humor is another gift that isn’t for growing our character but just gives us great joy. For those who have the gift of humor, I would say use it often but do it with in Christ guidelines. I know humor is usually making fun of people, but I believe your humor should not break down people but lift them up.
Even the bible encourages laughter and I would say it is one of those gifts that you should take hold of because it will keep your attitude in a much better spirit. Laughter has been shown to relieve stress and improve your overall health. Laugh by yourself, laugh with your friends and laugh with your family.
Lord thank you for the amazing gift of laughter, thank you for humor in our life. Thank you for the great things you have planned for us and let us never forget that it is all because of you. In Jesus name, Amen.
Below is a video of a wonderful Christian comedian, Michael Jr. who came to Sunridge Community Church.
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