Laughter…it seems like such a simple thing to do however it isn’t especially if you are an adult. Book of Proverbs – Laughter
Children find it easy to laugh. They chuckle about everything. It is said children laugh on average 200 times a day. However on the contrary adults only laugh 4 times per day. Book of Proverbs – Laughter
Book of Proverbs – Laughter – As adults, we have allowed ourselves to get lost in the stress of life. We don’t take time to have fun anymore. There are deadlines, time crunches, agendas, etc. Adults have lost the capacity to do as it is stated in the bible: “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22. Check out my website
Laughter is medicine! The best part of that is that is doesn’t cost us anything. When is the last time you filled a prescription for medicine and there was no charge? Maybe the medicine somehow didn’t cost but for you to get the prescription you had to go through the doctor and most certainly there was a co-pay you were responsible for. Book of Proverbs – Laughter
God laughed. Here are some bible verses regarding that:
- He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. – Psalm 2:4
- The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. – Psalm 37:13
- But You, O LORD, laugh at them; You scoff at all the nations. – Psalm 59:8
So, if God laughed knowing it’s benefits, and we were created in his likeness then we should also laugh. Book of Proverbs – Laughter
Here are some benefits of laughter:
Relaxes the whole body
Increases blood flow
Creates oxygenation of the cells and organs
Defends against illness
Provides greater memory, intelligence, and creativity
Is a pain killer
Boosts the immune system
Triggers the release of endorphins
Lightens anger’s heavy load
It may even help you to live longer
The Physical Health Benefits of Laughter:
Boosts Immunity
Lowers Stress Hormones
Decreases Pain
Relaxes Your Muscles
Prevents Heart Disease
Strengthens Resilience
Creating Opportunities to Laugh
Watch a comedy movie, a funny TV show, or view YouTube videos
Share a funny joke or good story
Read funny books
Play with your pets
The same way that we make time every day to feed ourselves, drink water, exercise, etc. in spite of all that we still have to laugh every day. Laughter makes you feel better and releases healing in your body.
Yes, we all have challenges in life. If Jesus did when he was here who are we to be exempt from challenges. The devil is always busy and as the bible says, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly. – John 10:10. You know how you make the devil really mad: you keep hope alive, you have faith and trust (even if it is the small size of a mustard seed) in God, and you LAUGH daily! Book of Proverbs – Laughter. Take a look at my website