Lighter Side

Proverbs 17:22 (ESV)-  "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

      Recently I was looking through some old DVDs and came upon one that was a collection of old 'Three Stooges' clips.  I chucked for a few moments as I read the descriptions of the high jinks I remembered that had been captured on film. These men gave endless spoofs of comedic discourse throughout my childhood as they played pranks on each other, as well as, got mixed up in many fool hardy schemes.  But no matter the situation or the outcome they provided countless episodes of laughter and escape.

      Daily we must find ways to live on the "lighter" side of life.  We cannot always take ourselves too seriously; for when we do we will often find that we are the only ones who do.  When we try to ride too hard; appear too tough; seem unyielding; or act too pious we lose and forsake the joy that God places in our spirit.  A joyful heart is good medicine.  A good hearty laugh is good for our bones.  It is good to share a smile, a chuckle, a grin or an old fashioned good belly shaking laugh.

      Take the challenge today is find something fun to share.  Call up a friend and remind them of a funny story or event that you both shared and just have a good reminiscing laugh. Don’t take yourself or your position, situation or circumstances too seriously.  When you do you take the fun out of life; and Jesus died to give us victory and joy in our walk on earth.  We cannot always control the journey that we must undertake, but we can be in control of how we react to the things that impinge upon us.  Trust God for the tough stuff then relax and laugh at the devil when he gets frustrated that you don’t get bent out of shape over his devilment.

     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Don’t be distracted – stay on your purpose!   Have a great weekend!  Be blessed.  Dr. JoAnn