Good morning joyful ones!
Did you know that it has been proven that people who LAUGH on a regular basis are healthier, live longer, have better relationships, and make better decisions?
There are all kinds of BENEFITS that come from LAUGHTER, but it is easy to get weighed down by the pressures of life. If we are not careful, we will let everything become so intense and so pressured that we will never LAUGH, we never have any fun, and we become burdened down by life. Family, our bodies were never meant to live this way.
One of the best stress-relievers that God ever created is: LAUGHTER!
When you are good-natured and you take time to see the humor in life and LAUGH every day, it is just like you are taking medicine. The Scripture says in Proverbs 17:22,
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.
A merry heart reduces blood pressure; it activates the body’s natural tranquilizers that help lower stress, and it helps us to sleep better.
LAUGHTER strengthens our immune system; it releases endorphins that makes us feel better and increases our brain function.
When you LAUGH regularly, you are going to make better decisions.
LAUGHTER helps stimulate the brain. Normally, we use the LEFT SIDE, but when we LAUGH, we use the RIGHT SIDE.
LAUGHTER not only stimulates our brain, but it helps to bring down the walls. When you LAUGH with someone, their defenses come down. They can be a total stranger, but LAUGHTER will help open the door – They will be a lot more likely to hear what you have to say.
LAUGHTER makes people receptive ~ It is a common denominator.
LAUGHTER is attractive and it draws people together.
Psalm 126:2 says,
When we were filled with LAUGHTER, the other nations took notice and they said, “What amazing things God has done for them.”
When you are filled with LAUGHTER, people will take notice. It not only honors God to be happy and live a joy-filled, faith-filled life, but LAUGHTER will cause other people to be drawn to you.
Family, there is too much sadness in our world today. Many people have lost the joy of living. They have been beaten down by life, burdened by problems, by disappointments, and by heartache.
I exhort you to make it your business to bring JOY everywhere you go. Stand out in the crowd! After all, Jesus said in Matthew 5:14,
You are the light of the world.
One of the best witnesses we can be to the world is to be full of JOY. We should be fun to be around.
There is healing power in LAUGHTER. When the JOY OF THE LORD bubbles up out of you, that LAUGHTER can break the bondages of the depression, their sadness, and their despair.
I encourage you to take time to LAUGH every day! It will not only affect you mentally, like your mood, your creativity, and your thoughts, but it can affect you physically.
LAUGHTER can help you stay young. Every time you LAUGH, what is know as “The Youth Hormone” increases by 87%. That is the hormone that slows down the aging process and keeps us fresher and younger.
Proverbs 17:22 (NLT) says,
A cheerful disposition is good for your health; doom and gloom leave you bone-tired.
When we live sour, discouraged, stressed, and depressed, we are opening up the door for sickness and disease. I believe some people would see their healing from headaches, stomach-aches, and sleep problems if they would simply start LAUGHING more often.
LAUGHTER is as powerful as many drugs, but it is a lot less expensive and it has no negative side effects.
Every time we LAUGH, healing, favor, and blessing is released in our system.
Randy and I have a lot of responsibilities, but we still have fun and LAUGH. LAUGHTER relieves the stress!
So, stay full of JOY ~ Take time to LAUGH every day!
Remember, Nehemiah 8:10 says,
Do not sorrow, for the JOY of the Lord is your strength.
“Father, You want to fill our mouths with LAUGHTER (Job 8:21). We know that this not only brings honor to You, but we will enjoy life more, have better relationships, live healthier, and be more creative. Help us to finish our course with JOY, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Filled with JOY,
Lisa Gordon
Gordon Ministries and Jesus City Church