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God Created Laughter

God created laughter for our benefit, and this short devotion shares 5 reasons it's good for us.

 “Joy, humor, and laughter should be part of everyone's spiritual life. They are gifts from God and help us enjoy creation.” ― James Martin 

Sometimes we forget that God created laughter. 

Think about it. When God was creating mankind, He equipped us to experience a special burst of enjoyment...a way to release stress and relish the unusual, crazy things in life. 

But did you know that laughter also has these 4 additional benefits?   

 It improves: 
  • blood flow 
  • blood sugar levels 
  • immune system response 
  • sleep patterns 
God tells us in Proverbs 17:22 that "a merry heart does good like a medicine." And He means it! 

 Laugh, rejoice, sing, and enjoy the God who gave us laughter. Let it sweep through your soul today and improve your overall health.   

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God created laughter for our benefit, and this short devotion shares 5 reasons it's good for us.

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21 comments:

  1. a joyful noiseMay 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Laughter is like medicine and it can heal and help keep us well. It is good to laugh at adversity and know that God will work it all out. It is good to read clean jokes and the funny paper. My hubby and I enjoy Mr Pickles and laugh each day at his antics.

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  2. NaomiMay 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Gail...I love to laugh! It is a joy-filling thing. Thank you for post and link up. Blessings.

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  3. Laurie CollettMay 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    May we always be filled with joy in the Lord! Thanks for the great post & for hosting & God bless!

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  4. JudithMay 23, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Thanks Gail for hosting and having it up so early :-)

    I am doing better at laughing...and smiling. Stress to the extreme can make all that hard though I am beginning to really believe that laughter (and Joy) is possible through more difficult times.

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comMay 24, 2013 at 12:08 AM

      Yes, Judith. Sometimes when we feel least like laughing, we need it the most.

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    2. UnknownAugust 4, 2020 at 3:40 AM

      What are the 5 benefits of laughter? only seen 4 additional benefits.

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    3. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 4, 2020 at 7:46 PM

      From the Devotion: "When God was creating mankind, He equipped us to experience a special burst of enjoyment...a way to release stress and relish the unusual, crazy things in life."

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  5. AnonymousMay 24, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Yes, laughter has health benefits. I think God gave us the different generations within in a family to help us laugh. My grandchildren are a source of joy and laughter.

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comMay 24, 2013 at 12:07 AM

      Amen on that one, Carol! I have 4 more devotions on laughter next week, and one of them talks about my giggling granddaughters. : )

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  6. momsthewordMay 24, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    And laughter exercises our LIVER too! Laughter can be very healing. I remember after my dad's memorial service, I sat around with my brothers and sisters and we laughed and told funny stories about our memories of our dad and it was such a blessing to just share those memories together amidst our tears.

    Thanks for hosting today!

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  7. Linda StollMay 24, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    oh yes, Gail! let's here it for more laughter, smiles, grins, chuckles, and heartfelt expressions of the joy that springs from within!

    ;-}

    Linda

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  8. renbloggerMay 24, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I seriously love this reminder today! Can't wait for next weeks thoughts!

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  9. Audrey E. CharlesMay 24, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Wonderful post! Thanks for the reminder of the importance of this sometimes forgotten activity. It does soooo much good for us. God gave us a built-in stress reliever......laughter! Looking forward to next week's posts!

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  10. UnknownMay 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Thanks for hosting! I slipped in here!

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  11. JMay 25, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    A wonderful (now deceased) pastor of ours used to comment on how much he loved a well known portrait of Jesus laughing. His point was that this rare, non-somber picture of Our Lord is a reminder that Jesus delights in us - the same way that we enjoy our own children and grandchildren. I love that image of him!

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  12. UnknownMay 25, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Yes, my wife Hazel is my "secretary" and she edits all my stories and posts. She is a keeper.

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  13. JenMay 28, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Wow! I didn't know laughter reaped so many positive health results! I will have to try it more! :) Thanks for the great info & the link up! Thanks for being a part of UNITE, my friend! ~ Jen

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  14. BethMay 29, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I'll just have to make a point of laughing more today, Gail! I do feel like it relieves stress--much like crying does too! Hmmm, "funny" how that works! Thanks for this encouraging post and for linking it up at Wedded Wed!

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  15. InezAugust 4, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    Gail is it biblical to force laughter as an exercise or should laughing come naturally from the joy of the Lord? I'm thinking of "holy laughter" I have been asked to participate in a new "laughter exercise class" that is Christian based however I feel a check in my spirit and unsure if I should participate.

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 4, 2020 at 7:59 PM

      Good question, Inez, and I'm not sure I'm knowledgeable enough to answer, but these are my thoughts: God "distributes [spiritual gifts] to each one, just as he determines." I don't see anything in Scripture that tells us we have to practice or learn these gifts because they are supernaturally given.

      In regard to God-given skills (sometimes called "gifts") -- these are not supernatural and we should practice and develop them. This would include things like writing, speaking, organizing, leading, etc.

      I've heard of "holy laughter" and I don't doubt that God can fill someone with laughter to comfort or encourage them. But I think this would fall into the supernatural category and needs no practice.

      But I don't pretend to be an authority on this subject.

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  16. mthoganAugust 4, 2020 at 12:45 PM

    Yes I also love the picture of Jesus laughing. God bless you for your ministry.

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