A Lighthearted Spirit

" I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." …As Christians who want to bring joy to our lives (and marriages) we might do well to remember the words of baseball great (and occasional comedian) Yogi Berra: "Ninety percent of the game is half mental."

We could say the same about life: It's how we look at circumstances that makes all the difference. For Christians, it's not just how we look at things; it's at Whom we're looking. David wrote :…Psalm 32:11…"So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!".…Paul gave the same advice to the Philippians. …Philippians 4:4…Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice!…And the author of Hebrews wrote: …Hebrews 12:2…We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.( Or Jesus, the originator and perfecter of our faith)Because of the joy(Or Instead of the joy.)_ awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne.…Families who keep Jesus Christ as Lord of their home seem to laugh more often and cultivate hope in their marriages more easily. Why? Because when Jesus carries the weight of your worries, your needs, and your future, lighthearted living is the natural result.

God gave us a sense of humour to help us stay "half mental" in our lives, and surely He wants us to use and enjoy it!

Just between us

Most amazing God, thank You for making humor possible in our world. Forgive us when selfishness, fear, or faithlessness rob us of laughter. Amen.