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How to be Devoted to God’s Word

 

One of my biblical heroes is Ezra. He lived in the 5th century BC, a Jew born during Israel’s Babylonian exile. He was a “scribe” and a descendent of Aaron, a priest of the Most High God. Ezra was a “teacher well versed in the Law of Moses” (Ezra 7:6). He was far more than a casual student of God’s Word. He was a skilled teacher who knew it backward and forward.

The book of Ezra also tells us five times in two chapters that “God’s gracious hand” was on Ezra. And it also tells us why:

“For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.” Ezra 7:10

This Jewish priest had never set foot in the land of Israel. But God called him to go and teach His Word to God’s people who had returned to Israel. Ezra obeyed and God graciously protected, guided, and provided for him every step of the way.

I want “God’s gracious hand” to be on me. What about you? Then let’s commit to be devoted to God’s Word. In Ezra 7:10, “devoted” means that Ezra was firmly established in and committed to God’s Word. For him, it was an enduring, life-long pursuit. But what does that look like day in and day out?

We are told exactly what Ezra’s devotion looked like in Ezra 7:10.

3 characteristics of #devotion to #GodsWord. Study. Obey. Teach.
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3 Characteristics of Devotion to God’s Word

1. Study – The Hebrew word translated as “study” or “seek” means to “tread a place frequently, with care, consult, inquire of.” Our study of the Bible should not be haphazard or casual. Every believer should take have a plan that gets us deep into the truths of God’s Word on a regular basis.

2. Obey –  Ezra didn’t merely devote himself to the study of God’s Word, he was also committed to observing what he learned. Our study is not simply to know more about the Bible. Our goal should be application, obedience, and transformation.

3. Teach – The Hebrew word translated as “teaching” in the NIV includes not only the idea of educating (teaching information) but also training & application. As growing believers we should teach, mentor, and disciple other believers.

Want to be devoted to God’s Word? Which one of these 3 characteristics do you struggle with most and why?

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Mug Monday: Thankful for Gratitude

It’s Mug Monday! Join me each week through the summer to see the featured mug (some mine, some yours, & some borrowed). We will seek to make some sense out of the wisdom or humor written on its side. Pull up a chair and join me in a cup of coffee!

Gratitude doesn’t always come easy. Oh, sometimes it does. Like when everything seems to be going our way and there’s money in the bank and the family is healthy. Or when someone does us a big favor or helps us out of a problem of our own making.

But the Bible tells us to “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18.

Really? Thank God in everything? Yes.

Trials? Yes. Struggles? Yes. Losses? Yes.

This does not seem logical to our human thinking. Why would we thank God when things are bad and times are hard? The Bible says that an attitude of constant gratitude is God’s will for us. The Bible also says that God is constantly working in all things for the good of those who love Him.

Let’s put this together. No matter our circumstances – seemingly good or bad – God is working in them to bring about good for us. That is always something to be thankful for!

On top of that, purposefully fostering an ongoing attitude of gratitude towards God benefits us. I just found 4 specific things in Scripture (and I’m sure there are many more!).

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4 Reasons to be Thankful for Gratitude:

1. Peace – A constant attitude of gratitude eases our anxiety over trouble and trials and shifts our focus to the One who is able to work in them all. (Philippians 4:6-7)

2. Dependence – Consistent thankfulness keeps us dependent on God and not ourselves because we constantly recognize His authority and purpose. (Colossians 2:6-7).

3. Fellowship – Gratitude forges the bonds of Christian love and fellowship as we humbly walk in faith together. (Colossians 3:15-17).

4. Presence – Thanksgiving paves the way into God’s presence. (Psalm 100:4)

A constant attitude of gratitude glorifies God (Hebrews 12:28) and is for our good. Let’s practice a little gratitude today.

Let’s share with each other. What are you thankful for today?

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Forgiveness – Where the Healing Begins

Today’s guest blogger, Laurie Coombs, learned radical forgiveness while corresponding with her father’s murderer in prison. She tells her story in the recently released Letters from My Father’s Murderer: A Journey of Forgiveness, an incredible true story of grace, mercy, and the redemptive power of God. I met Laurie last summer and heard her story. Today, she shares it with you. This post is also a giveaway! To enter, share this post on Facebook or Twitter, then comment below and let me know you shared!

I didn’t want to revisit my past, but I knew I needed to. I had already seen God move mightily on my behalf in the short time since giving my life to Christ, but I knew He wasn’t finished yet.

Healing begins the moment we allow Jesus complete access to the darkness contained within our souls. Darkness must flee in the presence of light, in the presence of Jesus, but light cannot go where it is not permitted. Doors must be opened for light’s rays to touch our darkest dark. And at this point, I was flinging doors open left and right, begging, Come, Lord Jesus, come.

 

Soon, I heard God’s gentle whisper––“It’s time to forgive.”

#Healing begins when we allow Jesus access to the darkness in our souls. #Forgiveness
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I knew what God was calling me to. I knew I was being called to forgive Anthony, the man who murdered my dad. But quite honestly, I thought I had already done that. Yet over the course of the next several weeks, God slowly showed me that, while I had forgiven Anthony as far as I was capable, I needed His grace to forgive completely, to forgive unconditionally.

But then God took it a step further––“Love your enemy,” He said.

At that, I cried out to God and said, “Okay, God, I get this whole forgiveness thing, but love my enemy? How am I to do that?”

I wrestled with what God was calling me to do, but I had read account after account in Scripture of God redeeming losses. Of God healing physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. I saw Jesus’s heart toward the brokenhearted, and I believed God could do all that for me as well. I didn’t want my faith to be just a belief system. I wanted it to be real. I wanted it to impact my life. I wanted it to change the way I lived. So I followed, believing wholeheartedly that God would deliver. That He would faithfully keep His promises.

And He did.

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What began with a simple, seemingly insignificant call to love and forgive my enemy led to years of correspondence with the man who murdered my dad, through which I witnessed God do the impossible. I have seen God redeem a situation that seemed without hope or purpose. He has brought good out of evil, love out of hate, and peace out of despair. God has truly worked all things for good in my life. And I believe with all my heart that He will do that for you as well, if you let Him.

I pray you will.

You see, God has not left us to sit in our pain. Jesus came to heal. He is our redeemer, and I know it is His desire to lift each of us out of our despair and bring us in—to a new, better place. A place rich in beauty and blessings. But in order to get there, we must be willing to allow God unhindered access to all the pain and bitterness and anger in our souls. And we must be willing to forgive.

For this is where our healing begins.

Have you ever struggled with forgiveness?

This post is a giveaway. Enter to win a copy of Laurie’s new book by sharing this post on Facebook or Twitter, then letting us know in the comments of this post! Drawing will be Sunday, July 5 at 8pm CT.

Laurie Coombs’s new book, Letters from My Father’s Murderer: A Journey of Forgiveness––which tells an incredible true story of grace, mercy, and the redemptive power of God––has just been released. It’s available wherever books are sold. Be sure to pick up your copy today!

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Laurie Coombs is a passionate writer and speaker on the issues of forgiveness, redemption, and the hope found in Jesus. She is the author of Letters from My Father’s Murderer: A Journey of Forgiveness, an incredible true story of grace, mercy, and the redemptive power of God. Her story was featured in Billy Graham’s film, Heaven, and she is a featured writer and blogger for iBelieve and Crosswalk. Laurie and her husband, Travis, make their home in Nevada along with their two daughters, Ella and Avery.

For more information about Laurie or to book her for a speaking engagement, visit LaurieCoombs.org. And be sure to connect with her on her blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

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Mug Monday: Sit Still

It’s Mug Monday! Join me each week through the summer to see the featured mug (some mine, some yours, & some borrowed). We will seek to make some sense out of the wisdom or humor written on its side. Pull up a chair and join me in a cup of coffee!

You’ve seen it happen in the movies. When a physical disaster strikes, everybody starts running. They may run to safety. Or run to help. Or just run away. But almost everybody runs.

When trouble of various kinds hits our lives we want to run too. Run for help. Run to safety. Run to fix things. Or just run away.

#MugMonday When trouble comes we want to run. God says Sit. Be still.
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But today’s wisdom from the side of a coffee mug reminds us what God wants us to do in times of trouble.

“Sit.” This mug reminds me of Psalm 46:10:

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

This verse has often challenged me to not allow the busyness and distractions of life to spend slow, intimate time with God. To meditate on His Word and allow His Spirit to pierce my soul with a deeper knowledge of who He is.

And I should apply the verse this way.

But there is far more application to be made from this well known passage. Let’s look at it in its context – the 46th chapter of the book of Psalms – to get the bigger truth. The psalmist David described times of trouble:

Though the earth gives way, though the mountains fall into the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake… we will not fear.

Why? Why should we not fear even though everything is falling down around us?

Because God is our refuge and strength, an every-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

Because God is with us and with help us; He will not let us fall (Psalm 46:5).

And what does God tell us to do in the midst of trouble?

“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

When trouble comes, when hard times hit, when trials overwhelm us… let us stop. We can rest in the knowledge that the LORD Almighty is with us. He is our refuge and strength. Our ever-present help.

Be still. And know God the God who is able is also on your side. Be still and know.

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Do you face trouble today? Do you need to stop running and remember that God is able?

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Life Wins

Today a precious friend, a sister really, nears the end of her long physical battle with cancer. She has given God the glory and praised the name of Jesus every step of the way. In small victories and massive setbacks, she has stood firm, unshakeable in her resolve to hold tight to her Savior.

This morning, I sat on the patio praying for her and her family. Asking God to ease her “momentary” groaning and thinking of her home going. The Spirit led me to Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians where he shines God’s light on our physical struggles and even on death:

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side but not crushed; perplexed, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body… Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all… For while we are in this tent (earthly body), we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to clothed with our heavenly dwelling (body), so that what is mortal (our dying bodies) may be swallowed up by life.”  2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 16-17; 5:4

Losing people we love brings us pain. But if they belong to Jesus, their physical death is a victory. God sustained them in their weakness here on earth. But when death claims their mortal bodies, the life of God surrounds them. The moment they leave their earthly body, they are at home with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-8).

Where, O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting? 1 Corinthians 15:55

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With the confidence that comes from the Word of Truth, we can declare that death has been defeated. Life has won. Hallelujah!

Related posts:

Praising God in the Hard Times
How to Know Jesus

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Mug Monday: Let Me Drop Everything

It’s Mug Monday! Today’s mug intends to be sarcastic and snarky. It reflects our busy, self-centered culture. Taken at its best, it sighs:

“I am so overwhelmed with everything going on in my own life, as much as I’d like, I simply can’t help you.”

Taken at its worst, it huffs:

“My life and my stuff is so much more important than yours, I simply won’t be bothered to help you out.”

Our culture teaches us that we are the most important person in our lives. That we must put ourselves first. That it’s okay to use others as needed. That it’s every woman for herself.

But let’s read the mug with a different attitude. Let’s read it with humility, love, and concern. Do you hear it? When we read the mug’s slogan with the right attitude, it reminds us of an important biblical truth.

Checkout the following few passages:

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4

I could have shared many more verses, but I think we get the idea. Jesus commanded we love each other as He loves us. He put our needs before His own. He even gave His life for us.

Caring about others and loving them doesn’t mean we neglect our own needs (Philippians 2:3-4). With the right attitude and God’s guidance we can do both. Yet most days we are too busy to let the young mom with the fussy toddler have our place in line.

#MugMonday. “Let me drop everything and work on your problem”
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It’s up to us to choose. Sarcasm or humility. Selfishness or concern. What’s going to be our attitude today?

Is there someone you can reach out to today? A need you can meet before the sun goes down?

 

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Wisdom: Why, Where, and How

I’ve been reading through the Bible book of Proverbs during my morning quiet time. Written almost 3,000 years ago by Israel’s king Solomon, the wisdom found there is just as relevant today. This collection of proverbs or “wise sayings” encourages us to seek God’s wisdom and apply it to our lives.

Sounds good right? But you may have a few questions. Like:

Why should we want wisdom?
Where do we find wisdom?
How do we gain wisdom?

Guess what? This book of wisdom answers all those questions too.

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Why Wisdom? 10 Reasons We Should Want It

Benefits of seeking wisdom and acting wisely are woven through the book of Proverbs. I could have listed many more, but these 10 are reasons that were mentioned repeatedly:

To increase knowledge (Proverbs 1:4)
To find purpose for my life (Proverbs 1:4)
To get guidance (Proverbs 1:5)
To know God better (Proverbs 2:5)
To rest in God’s protection (Proverbs 2:7)
To find the right course of action (Proverbs 2:9)
To escape the consequences of sin and folly (Proverbs 3:25, 33)
To find favor with God and other people (Proverbs 3:4)
To develop discretion (Proverbs 5:2)
To please God with my life (Proverbs 8:35)

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Where Do We Find Wisdom?

We won’t find wisdom in textbooks or on the Internet. We won’t find it in the leaders of the world or your favorite talk show host. There is only one source for wisdom:

“For the LORD gives wisdom and from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:6

Wisdom belongs to God (Job 12:13). He created it (Proverbs 8:22). If we desire wisdom we must go to Him to receive it.

#Wisdom belongs to God. He created it. If we desire wisdom we must go to Him to get it
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How Do We Gain God’s Wisdom?

God is the source of wisdom, but how do we receive it from Him? Where do you start? Proverbs 9:10 tells us, “Fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in understanding.”

Okay. Sounds good, but what does that mean? What does it look like?

Godly “fear” is an attitude that recognizes the power, authority, omniscience, and total transcendence of God. This recognition fosters trust. We trust that everywhere He leads is right and every path He guides us down is the best one for us. We will listen to His guidance. We will follow His lead and obey His instruction. Thus, we will walk in His wisdom.

Godly fear leads to godly wisdom. Want to be wise? Fear God.

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Wisdom. Want it? Great benefits for life come from fearing Him who is the true Source of wisdom.

What are you doing today to either seek or apply God’s wisdom?

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Mug Monday: Keep Calm, Don’t Worry

Last week, a friend and I saw the movie “San Andreas.” The story follows Dwayne Johnson – aka “The Rock” – as he battles record-setting earthquakes in California to rescue his family. It was 114 minutes of edge-of-your-seat, hold-your-breath action. When it was over, I was exhausted and you could see my fingerprints on Beth’s forearm.

Unfortunately, I don’t always leave the anxiety in the movie theater. I often allow tension and worry to crop up in real life. I’m not saying I worry about trivial matters. No, my anxiety is usually over circumstances that are tough. Serious. Painful, even.

But as a believer, I’ve been invited to give my worry and anxiety to the One who has the power to handle any situation.

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

Today’s mug reminds us of God’s invitation. It belongs to an “old” friend of mine. We lived across the street from each other in Casper, Wyoming and spent lots of time together as young moms. Now Cami is a teacher in Colorado. Working with kids, she probably needs the mug’s reminder constantly.

In the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:25-34), Jesus repeatedly (5x in just 9 verses) told us not to worry about our needs and the problems of this life. But why shouldn’t we worry? There are many circumstances in this life that give us good reason to worry.

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But God is bigger than all these circumstances. Our heavenly Father knows all our needs, all our problems, and every little issue of our lives. He not only knows these things, He also cares about them (1 Peter 5:7) and has the power to act. If the Creator of the universe says, “I’ve got this!” then we really have no need to worry.

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4 Ways to End Worry

But sometimes we still do. So, how can we “keep calm and carry on?” Here are 4 things we can remember to end worry:

Remember what’s really important – Sometimes we worry about small things. In fact, often, it’s the inconsequential things that cause us the most anxiety. Jesus encouraged us to remember what’s most important (Matthew 6:25).
Remember God values you – God meets the needs of every sparrow. They are His creation and He cares about them. But Jesus said we are much more valuable to God than the birds. How much more will He care for us?! (Matthew 6:26)
Remember how big God is – God cares so much about the wildflowers He dresses them in grand style. If He tends to small details like that, how much more is He able to care for us (Matthew 6:28-30)?
Remember your priorities and purpose – Jesus said our purpose in life is to seek God and His Kingdom. We were created to serve Him and bring Him glory. When we put that first and only, God takes care of all the rest (Matthew 6:33).

What helps you to “keep calm and carry on?”

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Praising God in the Hard Times

We know we should praise God in both the good times and the bad. Of course it’s easy in the good times. But what about praising God in hard times? How do we do that and what does it look like?

Last week, I got a front row seat to a real-life example. I spent two days with a dear friend at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Janet has been battling myelofibrosis, a rare form of leukemia, for about 7 years. Of course there have been days of discouragement. Days when her trust in God faltered. Days when she wanted to give up. But those days have been the exception. Overall, Janet has clung tight to God and praised Him every step of the way.

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Janet has participated in a number of clinical trials. She’s endured regular chemo. She’s been in and out of the hospital, increasingly so the last couple of years. And the last month or so the doctors have also been treating her for a fungal infection in her lungs.

This aggressive treatment has required almost daily trips to the hospital for intravenous medications. Many of Janet’s friends have pitched in to help her husband with the hospital trips, which often take all day. I took Janet to MD Anderson last Wednesday and Thursday. I wanted to help and encourage her, but she blessed me instead.

Witnessing Janet’s journey has encouraged me spiritually. I have seen her faith grow stronger and stronger especially the last six months. She leans on God every moment. She knows that God is with her in the hardest times (Isaiah 43:2). She gives Him praise for everything, big and small. She never hesitates to talk about Jesus with the medical personnel, hospital employees, and other patients. Her trust in God and her love for Jesus naturally flow from the intimate relationship she’s developed with her Savior – a relationship that’s been forged, refined, and strengthened through the crucible of this terrible illness.

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On Thursday of last week I walked with her down the hallway to the bathroom, as she pushed the IV pole ahead of her. I stood outside the bathroom door, there just in case she needed anything. When I heard her voice I asked if she was okay. Her reply: “Yes. I’m just talking to Jesus.” That’s how natural it is for her now. Prayer, praise, telling others simply naturally flow from her constantly.

Yesterday on Facebook, Janet shared her most recent health status. I want you to hear this in her own words:

Today was the last day (day 13) of the first round of treatment for the anti-fungal medicines, which necessitated my coming to the hospital every day. Lee and I met with Dr. M this morning to get the CT results and the plans for future treatment.

The doctor showed us the CT scan from 13 days ago and then the one they took yesterday. The spots in my right lung are significantly better and the spots in my left lung are gone. Dr. M said he had no expectation that these medicines would make this big of a difference this quickly.

I told him lots of people have been praying for this situation. He said, “I believe this medicine is helping, but please tell your friends and family to keep praying.”

It was so exciting to see his face as he acknowledged the power of prayer. Praise be to God that in 13 days of praying my situation has radically improved. God is all-powerful and this doctor had to recognize His power. Thank you and glory to God for your prayers.

I have no doubt Janet would still be praising God, even if the situation had not improved. She would still be testifying about the power of God to the doctors. She’d still be asking the nurses how she could pray for them. She’d still be singing praise songs with the lab techs – I got to do this with her last Wednesday!

God works our faith in the hard times. But in the hard times He also proves our faith works. And Janet’s faith is working. And God is proving it to everyone that crosses her path.

How has your faith been tested and proven in the hard times?

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Mug Monday: Laughter is Good Medicine

It’s Mug Monday! Join me each week through the summer to see the featured mug (some mine, some yours, & some borrowed). We will seek to make some sense out of the wisdom or humor written on its side. Pull up a chair and join me in a cup of coffee!

Chuckle. Cackle. Chortle.

Giggle. Guffaw.

Snicker. Crack up.

LAUGH.

Do you love to laugh? Or do you think too much laughter is simply a waste of time?

Today’s Mug Monday coffee mug reminds me of an old, familiar saying about laughter:

Laughter is the best medicine.

Did you know there is a lot of truth in that statement? Laughter really does help us -emotionally, physically, and relationally.

I read through a few online articles and found out scientific evidence supports the benefit of laughter. Here are a few of the ways laughter helps us physically and emotionally:

Increases blood flow and oxygen levels
Lowers blood sugar
Promotes relaxation and sleep
Boosts the immune system
Reduces stress and soothes tension
Reduces pain by releasing endorphins
Improves mood by lessening depression and anxiety

Laughter also helps us relationally. Of course laughter is most likely to happen when we are around other people. And it is contagious. When we laugh, others join in. Sharing a laugh triggers positive feelings between people. Laughter brings people together, building new relationships and strengthening existing ones.

Physically, emotionally, and relationally, laughter is indeed good medicine.

A marvelous truth: God created laughter. It wasn’t an accident. It didn’t “just happen.” When God designed humans, He purposefully wired us with this weird, wonderful ability to laugh – to find humor in the situations of life and share playful conversation with other people.

He not only designed laughter to bring fun and joy to life, He also uniquely shaped it so it would do us good:

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. Proverbs 17:22

Laughter is not a time-waster or frivolous. It is necessary for a healthy, joyful life. So, let’s follow God’s wise advice.

Go ahead! Laugh out loud!

When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?

Other articles you may find helpful:

Stress Relief from Laughter? It’s No Joke

7 Health Benefits of Laughter

Laughter is the Best Medicine

 

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