Tuesday, 02 June 2009

• WWLD?

  Okay, this is the 4th time in 14 years that we've faced being unemployed...the dreaded 'lay off'.  Granted, this is the WORST economy in 14 years, and jobs are not hanging on job trees these days.  But that doesn't make the God we serve any smaller today than He was the first time this happened...20 years ago.  A time when we didn't even know Him yet!

  One thing we've learned over the years... Don't take things too seriously.

  Husbands, how do you handle it when your wife bangs up the side of the car while backing out of the garage?  Wives, how do you react when hubby tries to fix something electrical, and you have to call in professionals after clearing out the smoke?

  The quicker we can see the humor in a stressful situation, the better off our marriage will be.  This is especially true in situations involving destruction or loss of material possessions.  We could place blame and struggle with guilt and bitterness.... OR... since nobody is physically injured and the damage is already done we can have a good laugh now and move on.  We know that we'll be telling jokes about it in the future - if history is any indication!

  I think it was Lucille Ball who said:  "Tragedy + Time = Humor - so we may as well laugh about it now."

  Laughter takes faith.  It requires us to trust in a personal God who loves us and has our best interests at heart. A God who has unlimited resources and has promised to provide for our needs.  We are excited to see how He will come through for us.  Again.  A person who trusts God's promises and believes in His power to fulfill them "laughs with no fear of the future".  Proverbs 31:25

  Studies have shown that humor and laughter promote physical healing.  So when you face trials and tribulations (oh yes, you will) just shake your head and chuckle (no, none of that hysterical laughter now), chuckle - and think of the stories you'll tell.

  A cheerful heart is good medicine.  Proverbs 17:22

  

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