{"id":3663,"date":"2025-11-22T11:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/risen.org.uk\/?p=3663"},"modified":"2025-11-22T11:52:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:52:19","slug":"blog-november-22nd-laugh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/risen.org.uk\/?p=3663","title":{"rendered":"Blog November 22nd Laugh"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Worship Song featuring Lucy Stimpson- Maynard from the album Where Would I Be Without You? recorded and produced by Ross Gill<\/p>\n

One of the things we wanted from our recent production of \u201cHis Story\u201d was for people to leave uplifted with a smile on their faces.\u00a0 It is completely false to believe that being a Christian is boring \u2013 is no fun. With this in mind I thought I would share something from Word for Today written by Bob and Debbie Gass<\/p>\n

Solomon wrote, \u2018I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness\u2019 (Ecclesiastes 8:15 NLT). If you are wise, you will take those words to heart. The impact of laughter is well documented. Studies show it lowers blood pressure and reduces hypertension. It reduces stress hormones and cleanses the lungs and body tissues of stored stale air, because laughter empties more air out than it takes in. It increases immune functions in the body. On top of all these benefits, laughter triggers the release of endorphins \u2013 those \u2018feel good\u2019 chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy. These are the identical chemicals released when some people, after a prolonged period of running, experience a runner\u2019s high. That\u2019s why the Bible says, \u2018A merry heart does good, like medicine.\u2019<\/p>\n

So, take advantage of every opportunity to have a good hearty laugh. Laugh at your mistakes \u2013 especially on the job. Shed the superwoman or superman image, and start having fun. This doesn\u2019t mean you have relaxed your standards of excellence; it just indicates you are aware of the fact that you and those around you are human. So have some fun; be a good sport. Don\u2019t allow life\u2019s pressures and negative circumstances to snuff out your sense of humour. Laughter reflects positive emotions and makes you a lot more enjoyable to be around. Nobody enjoys a sourpuss; laughter can also take your mind off what\u2019s stressing you. So, laugh often, and remember, \u2018The joy of the Lord\u00a0is your strength\u2019 (Nehemiah 8:10 KJV).<\/p>\n

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