Lately, I have been thinking about laughter. So much so that I began to look for the benefits of laughter. I found an article from the Mayo Clinic Staff that listed both short-term and long-term benefits. (Link to article below)
One of the first parts of the article was “Stress Relief from Laughter,” and it began “A good sense of humor can’t cure all ailments, but data is mounting about the positive things laughter can do.”
The short-term benefits include: Stimulates many organs, activates and relieves your stress response, soothes tension. The long-term benefits include: improves immune system, relieves pain, increases personal satisfaction, and improves mood. The article ends with tips to improve your sense of humor.
The Scriptures don’t speak a great deal about laughter, but they do speak a lot about joy. Psalm 5 is David’s morning prayer. His prayer ends with a declaration of joy. “But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” [Psalm 5:11-12 NIV]
Joy & Laughter originate in God. And I personally believe that God has a sense of humor. I also believe that there will be a great deal of Joy & Laughter in heaven.
Which made me consider that the one place laughter will never be heard is among those who spend eternity separated from God because of their rejection of His Salvation in Christ Jesus.
Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke - Mayo Clinic
