We have an about to be sixteen-month-old that is absolutely amazing! He does things that makes me laugh like I haven't in years. It doesn't take much either. He finds the joy and the laughter in the things we so often take for granted.
Just this morning, we put on jackets and hoods and went out and fed the pets (two dogs and two cats). He loves those animals, and they love him. The tow dogs always come up to him and just shake with excitement. They will stand in front of him, tails wagging, tongues hanging out, just waiting for him to do something. And, he does...
He will reach out and rub them on the head and laugh like it is the funniest thing in the world! He will laugh and laugh and laugh. We are going to have to video tape it just so we can let others hear the pure joy in his laughter. When he laughs, I can't help but laugh really hard myself. What a blessing.
Today's word comes from Psalm 126:2, NIV, which reads, "Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, 'The LORD has done great things for them."
When's the last time you really laughed? I don't mean a little polite giggle at someone's funny story. I don't mean a little hee hee at someone's joke. I mean, when is the last time you just really laughed; laughed so hard you had tears flowing and it hurt?
I get involved in all the "things" going on in my life and, sometimes, forget about all the great joys in my life. It is sad to admit but it is true. The LORD has done great things for me! I should be full of joy and laughter. I am going to try to concentrate on the good things more and the not so good things less.
Yes, I am going to remember to laugh more. Just thinking about the little one's laughter this morning, and every morning, makes me laugh.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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