Inspirational: LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Daily Inspirational Encouragement

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

By: Linda Kirby/WGON

Laughter is an amazing ability that God gave us all. Laughter helps us deal with sadness and life. God created laughter to help us cope. He could have created us without a “funny bone” if He wanted but He knew how important laughter is in helping us reduce stress and to face unexpected shocks. Some people, when shocked about something, face it with laughter while others face it with fear or stress. Talk about a shock, Sarah was very old when she was faced with a huge surprise in life. She was finally allowed to conceive a child when she was far past childbearing age. We see how she dealt with that shock in Scripture. "Sarah said, 'God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me'" (Genesis 21:6). God knows laughter can change how one deals with both good and unpleasant events in our lives. "Even in laughter the heart may ache...” (Proverbs 14:13a). God gave us laughter because He knows if we can’t laugh at life’s ups and downs, it would take us down or even destroy us. "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones" (Proverbs 17:22). So, allow God’s gift of laughter to be on display often. It will not only lift your spirits, but also, those around you.