Reflections4Life,
August 3rd, 2014
“Remember the
Laughter”
“He will yet
fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouting.” Job 8:21
Scripture Contemplation: Job 8; Psalm 126; Proverbs
14; Ecclesiastes 3; Luke 6…
There is so much
going on in our lives. Things that we have no control over. There are
situations all around us that can tear at our soul and weigh our spirit down.
The last thing on our mind, or in our thoughts is to laugh. But, that is
exactly what God desires us to do: Take some time to laugh. Remember the times of laughter; for it will be
your comfort.
I declare and decree that this week’s Reflections
will be a continued source of encouragement and inspiration for your heart,
mind, and soul. Allow the joy of the Lord to fill your soul and strengthen you.
Though things may seem heavy and that there may be nothing to laugh about; take
time to laugh. Take the time to open up your heart and find delight in at least
one thing, and let the healing begin. Remind yourself of those things that
brought merriment to your heart.
Sometimes the
hardest thing to do is to laugh. It may feel as though there is nothing in your
life to feel joy over or to laugh about. But there is, beloved. Even when we
cannot see it, there is something to smile about. There is something to have
joy over. And there is always something to laugh about. It’s just how you look
at things.
We can take joy
in the Lord. We can take joy in His promises. We can take joy in the fact that
we are alive. We can take joy in the fact that there is a God, and He cares for
us. Whether we understand the situations or circumstances we face, we can still
have joy. We can smile with confidence that God has worked all things out
concerning us. That, God will never leave us or forsake us, but will be right
there to see us through. That is something to be joyful about. And when you are
filled with joy, you will find that there are things that will bring laughter
to your soul.
Remember the
times in your when you laughed. Remember those days when your heart was light.
Recall the people and things that brought laughter to your heart and soul. I
definitely think there is a special place for comedians. For those who can
bring laughter in the midst of sorrow and pain.
If you cannot
think of a thing to laugh about, then I have a suggestion for you: Laugh at
Satan! Yes. I said it! Laugh at the devil. Laugh at his lies and his attempts
to defeat you when God has already declared you the winner. Laugh at his
attempts to sidetrack you when you have fully yielded to Holy Spirit and are
walking in the victory. Laugh at his tricky words and acts of deceits because
you know that it is not you answering the door, but Jesus Himself. And when the
enemy wants to remind you about your past, and discourage you about your
future; then boldly remind him of his certain fate, as written in the book of
Revelation. See how fast he stops
laughing!
This is what I know,
Beloveds; God is here for us and with us. There will always be situations in
our life that will try to come and steal our joy and rob us of peace. There
will be situations where there seems no plausible reason to laugh. However, we
must learn how to hold on to the promises of God. We must learn to walk in the
peace and rest of God, trusting Him to take care of what He said. We must teach
ourselves to embrace laughter. To find those pleasant things in life and take
joy in it.
For me, when
someone I love passes, it is one of the most heart wrenching things, just as I know
it would be with you. Yet, when I begin to think on the good of that loved one,
and the times we shared together; I soon find myself laughing and remember the
joy they brought into my life. I laugh at the memories, and embrace that joy
and comfort that comes. Though my heart is heavy form their departure; it does
not overshadow the love and laughter they brought to my life.
And beloved,
this is what God wants us to remember: through all the pain and loss, remember the
joy and happiness that occurs along the way. Smile at the good times. Cherish
those times of laughter and joy. Because, in the end, it is those memories—of
joy and laughter—that will bring you comfort and strength to move forward.
I decree that
the spirit of peace and prosperity has found permanent rest in your lives. Remember
the times of laughter in your laugh. Draw upon those memories and allow it to
bring comfort to your heart and soul. Take joy in the Lord and his promises. Don’t
allow the lies and the voice of the enemy to overshadow the voice and promises
of God in your life. Take joy in the Lord. And remember the laughter, always.
It will be a source of strength. You are Blessed. Now go…and Be a Blessing!
©2014. Ruthe
McDonald. All Rights Reserved.
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