Go ahead and laugh

"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 CSB

One of the things I love most about being a marathon pacer, or a person whose official job is to run a consistent and steady pace so that the group being led can achieve their goal of finishing the 26.2 mile race at a particular time, is helping runners cross the finish line. And knowing that laughter is the best tool in keeping them motivated, I always come prepared with a list of jokes. One of which I told my family over Christmas dinner, "So this rabbit walks into a feed store..." After I told the punch line, I began to laugh out loud as they simply shrugged their heads and rolled their eyes. But you know what? The harder I laughed, the less able they were to contain their own joy and pretty soon we were all laughing!

And you know joy, just like laughter, is contagious and should be spread at every opportunity. Don't think you have a reason to be joyful? Consider the words of the psalmist then who said, "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Did you get that? This very day and this very moment that you and I are living in is an undeserved gift from God himself. And this day is not only a chance for a fresh start, but an opportunity to bring laughter and joy to another person that God puts in our path! Can you think of any better way to show the love of Christ? 

So make it a point to rejoice and be glad today my friends! Laugh out loud and encourage others to do the same. After all, this world needs more happiness. Don't you think?

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us so much to be joyful about. The thought of grace, mercy and eternal salvation alone should have us smiling from ear to ear. Oh Lord, help us to rejoice in You each and every day that others might be drawn to You because of it. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!

Happy - Adam and Kid

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