A Heart of Laughter By Jeanne Theriault
John 7:38 Whoever believes in me as the scripture has said streams of living water will flow from within him.
Job 8:21 He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouting.
This verse declares that the Lord fills our mouth with laughter and our lips shouting which means victory over every obstacles and challenges and giving us hope and victory in our lives.
Psalm 37:13 The Lord laughs at the wicked for he sees that his day is coming.
The scripture here is to remind us that the enemy will not triumph. God will not only destroy him but he laughs at his attempt to have his way in our lives.
Psalm 126:2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with shouts of joy, then they said among the nations the Lord has done great things for them.
How encouraging to know that God does great things for us. He fills us with laughter and our tongue with joy. It is easier to face any challenges when we are filled with hope and joy!
God will provide us with every opportunity to rejoice in our challenges.
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always again I say rejoice. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Even in the midst of our trials , there can be a joy expressed in the form of laughter. Not because of pain , but knowing and having an assurance that God will deliver us.
Psalm 2:4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs, the Lord scoffs at them.
Laughter is part of the fruit of the spirit (Joy)
God has created us that we may have joy as we embrace it we will have a healing effect on those around us. It is a choice we need to make to allow our hearts to embrace the love of God.
Psalm 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life you will fill me with joy in your presence with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine
Psalm 32:11 Rejoice in the Lord, and be glad you righteous , sing all you who are upright in heart.
Proverbs 15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful,
Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body
Habakkuk 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord I will be joyful in God my Savior.
I rejoice in you with great joy because of all you’ve done for me . You alone are worthy to receive honor and glory Thank you Lord for working your purposes out in and through my life. Therefore I rejoice in you and serve you with gladness. Amen