"A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression" Proverbs 17:22. The Passion
Laughter is a great help to our mental and physical health. A good belly laugh is like a tonic; every part of our body is alert and active and it feels like our muscles are on fire with joy. Sometimes we have to hold our stomachs to stop the trembling. It really is good to have this.
“Laughter activates the body’s natural relaxation response. It’s like internal jogging, providing a good massage to all internal organs while also toning abdominal muscles,” Dr Gulshan Sethi, head of cardiothoracic surgery at the Tucson Medical Center and faculty at the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine.
I have heard testimony of people who have been healed through laughter. They've simply laughed their way back to good physical health. God says a merry heart is good medicine and He always speaks the truth so it has to be true.
It most certainly changes the outlook on life. Depression robs the soul of joy, where laughter and joy brings inner pleasure. This is why we need to laugh and smile more. A smile can brighten one's day and it's very difficult not to smile back at someone. Psalm 118:24 tells us: 'This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.' There is a choice in this verse to either rejoice or not. A person's will is very strong and at times it needs wrestling with. Ensure that you train your will to comply with scripture and rejoice and be glad. 'Why?' you may ask. Because you are alive and Jesus Christ rules in your heart; He is your friend and wants to bless you. Psalm 34:1 says: 'I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.' This promotes God's joy and in return, makes you feel good too. This joy can lead to happiness and put a smile on your face that the world can see. Happiness can bring laughter.
If you have or are suffering from depression, you may feel that it is difficult to do this. But if you can, it can bring strength to your soul. Why not read through the Psalms and put the wording as if it is yourself speaking. It's hard to be motivated to do this but, the benefits are excellent. Again, it is a choice but may be one of the best choices you have made in recent months. Jesus does not want you unhappy, sad or upset. He brings life (John 10:10). Give Him the opportunity to help you through this dark place. Watch a good, wholesome comedy film and allow yourself to laugh deeply. It may just be the sort of therapy you need at this time.
Find a way to help you to laugh your way through the day.
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