“It is a while since a belly-laughed like that!”
A good mate of mine came round for dinner the other night. We talked about old times, when I had curtains and he had a penchant for corduroy. By the end of the evening, I was exhausted with a serious case of laughing-fatigue. And whilst it was tiring on the stomach and cheek muscles, it was energising at the same time.
It is incredibly difficult not to smile or laugh when you see someone else doing so. Regardless of who I have shown this video of my son laughing to, everyone laughs. Have a watch yourself, try not to smile! Show it to your friends and notice their reaction. Post the link on facebook and watch the ‘likes’ appear!
It is good for us to experience other people’s joy. Proverbs 17:22 says, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
Let’s be a people that share our joy with others. Let the cynicism buck stop with you; don’t pass it on.
I have found that laughter is a great way into conversation with people. It relaxes people, puts them at ease and allows social barriers to come down enabling us to share our lives with people more honestly. So can I challenge you to share funny stuff with your mates, tell jokes, laugh easily, be the bringer of fun, show what it means to live life to the full. I reckon people will be drawn to what you have to say as a result.
Do you know that Jesus wants you to be full of joy. After talking about the intertwined relationship between The Father, The Son and us, Jesus says, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11, NIV)
