Proverbs 31:25 says, “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.”
In Hebrew it is “sachaq” and it’s also seen in Hebrews 18 where Sarah laughs at God. Some translations say ‘rejoice’ or ‘smiles’ at the future, but LAUGHS is my favorite interpretation.
Laughter is an important principle in our home and we value it highly. We joke with each other and create moments of laughter all the time. When our kids cry from something small I notice my husband will try to tickle them to get them to laugh instead. Laugher heals, helps us change course, allows us to look above and brings the lightness and joy life needs.
The challenging times of this past year have made me hold laughter even closer in my heart and values. Actually it’s the MOST important in dark times. But like joy, I think laughter is a choice. We have to choose to laugh and choose to find the hope when all seems lost. As a family we choose to find moment of laughter in what we watch, in our games together, in creating fun activities and in choosing to believe that tomorrow will bring us even more joy.
Are you waiting for joy or LOOKING for it? Are you waiting for laughter or CREATING it?
We can know, that by coming to God, He is full of hope and joy and promises GOOD things in our future. Do you believe it? Are you bringing it into reality in your midst?
Hebrews 4:16, “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (NIV)
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