Laughter is a Gift

I was having a hard day recently.  Several things had happened that pulled me down.  My heart was heavy, and I wasn't sure what to do about some things.  I felt alone, too, as I didn't have Floyd to talk to.

Then something happened that made me laugh - one of those deep, belly jiggling laughs.  I laughed for a couple minutes - and then felt so much better.  It reminded me of the Bible verses that talk about this.  "A merry heart does good, like medicine."  Proverbs 17:22

Many years ago when our daughter was quite ill, one of her doctors suggested watching funny movies.  He thought laughter would help her!  There are many known physical benefits from laughter.  Laughter, it seems, is a very healthy thing!!

I came across the cartoon attached at the bottom.  I don't know the source, but I agree with the statement!  Laughter is definitely good exercise.  It made me laugh too!

"Our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, 'The Lord has done great things for them.' "  Psalm 126:2

"A time to cry and a time to laugh."  Ecclesiastes 3:4

"He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy."  Job 8:21

"Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh."  Luke 6:21

"The cheerful heart has a continual feast."  Proverbs 15:15

There are long lists of the benefits of laughter to us physically.  Do a google search if you're interested.  It's really quite amazing.  I just know it really helps me.

"Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face."  - Victor Hugo

Laughter is a gift to us from the Lord!!