June 2nd - Afternoon | LAUGHTER

Psalm 126:2
We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the Lord has done for them."

I read a joke about a teacher, a garbage man and a lawyer who wound up together at the Pearly Gates. The gatekeeper let them all know that to get into Heaven, they would each have to answer a question. The gatekeeper asked the teacher, "What is the name of a famous ship that crashed into an iceberg and sank? A movie was made about it." The teacher answered quickly, "The Titanic" and the gatekeeper let him through the gate. The gatekeeper then turned to the garbage man and asked him a tougher question: "About how many people died on the Titanic?" Fortunately for him, the trash man had just seen the movie and answered, "About 1,500" and he was let through the gates. The lawyer excitedly asked, “What’s my question?” and the gate keeper asked, "What were all of their names?" I know you’re laughing. Laughter is one of the greatest mental tonics known to man, second only to love. Laughter can dispel anxiety and it can help manage stress, depression, fear and worry. Laughter provides strong medical, psychological, social and even spiritual benefits. Physically, it enhances the respiratory system, helps oxygenate the body, relaxes tense muscles, and is an all-around pain killer. It will lower your pulse and blood pressure. Laughter can pave the way for a new and exciting outlook on life. It is the universal communicator that can cross all boundaries of race and culture. We can always laugh and rejoice just knowing the many wonderful things that God has done for us.