“LAUGH!!”

Me-Maw Thoughts
Number 407
December 18, 2018///

Laugh, it will relieve the stress!!

Praise the Lord! Christmas is one week away!!

What reaction does that produce in you?

Dread, regret that you did not do some things sooner, Joy at being with family, weariness at the thought of all you must do, Gratefulness that Jesus came!!!!

May I remind you of some promises in the Bible, the Word of the Living God!

Nehemiah 8:10 B (KJV)
the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 (MSG)
A cheerful disposition is good for your health; gloom and doom leave you bone-tired.

WEBMD.COM SAYS:
Feeling rundown? Try laughing more. Some researchers think laughter just might be the best medicine, helping you feel better and putting that spring back in your step.

HELPGUIDE.ORG SAYS:
Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. It also helps you to release anger and be more forgiving.

HEALTHGUIDANCE.ORG SAYS:
These positive effects of laughter can be explained by the fact that it triggers the release of endorphins and serotonin which are the feel-good hormones that create feelings of euphoria, love and happiness. Laughter also works through a psychological phenomenon known as ‘facial feedback’ whereby pulling a certain expression can actually cause you to experience the corresponding emotion. Thereby the simple act of smiling from laughing can raise your mood. Finally, the fact that laughter is contagious means that you can almost ‘contaminate’ yourself, causing an endless cycle of laughter that eventually leaves you doubled over and struggling to catch your breath… As well as triggering endorphins however, laughter also suppresses stress hormones to further increase your good mood.

Just think about this: all the researchers and scientist think they have discovered something about laughter when our Father God inspired the prophets of old to write this fact in the Bible.

God knew from the beginning what a good thing Joy and Laughter bring to our Soul, Spirit, and Body!

He made us to be Joyful like children and understand that our heavenly Father desires that we walk in Joy and Peace.

I believe that Jesus laughed a lot when He was walking in human form on this earth. He was at a wedding and performed His first miracle there. He blessed the children and fellowshipped with His disciples. I truly think that even though Jesus knew the pain and suffering that were to come, He laughed a lot to demonstrate how we are to live life.

When we truly understand that the God of the Universe is watching over us and caring for us, we will drop our worried expressions and sadness of heart and we will rejoice in the God of our Salvation and all that means to us.

Christmas day is coming in one week no matter what. SO…. may we spend that week sharing Joy and Laughter as we make our list and check it twice!!

Don’t take yourself so seriously!!

Laugh!!! It is good for whatever ails you!!
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Father, I come in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I thank you for life, strength, joy, peace and eternal life. I praise you that we can celebrate the Birth of Your Son into this world as our Savior and our example. Fill us we Joy as we choose to laugh! Fill us with Peace as we understand what amazing care you, our Father, have for us! May each of us release all our worries concerns and frustrations as we rejoice in the God who knows all, understands all, and Loves all. Amen

Laugh!!!
Love, MeMaw