Good Medicine

Have you had a good laugh today? You need it.  Proverbs 17:22 says, “A merry heart does good, like a medicine.” When you feel life is getting you down, find something to laugh about.  God’s word (and science) says it’s therapeutic.  It’s sure cheaper than prescription drugs.  I read recently of an accountant in Germany that was arrested and brought to court because of constant complaints of joggers who were disturbed on their runs by his daily laughter.  He told the court that he went to the woods every day to laugh, and thus relieve his stress.  There can be no doubt that a joyful person will be blessed with better health—both physical and mental.  Research has shown regular laughter to speed the healing of the ill and to add years to one’s lifespan.

 

   On a still higher level, the Christian who finds joy in his relationship with God is abundantly blessed.  Paul urged, “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice.” ( Phil. 4:4 )  The joy of salvation is un-

equaled.                                        – Ron Bartanen,  Arthur