Could it be True?

The Bible says that the "Joy of the Lord is Our Strength".

This is found in Nehemiah 8:10. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Could this actually be true? One of my sons came up to me with a very revealing statement one day. He was in his teenage years and had been wrestling with all the things that young men have to contend with at that age. He said to me, "Dad, I love the two emotions that God gave us." "I love to laugh and I love to cry because it kind of gets everything out." When you think about it, it's true. Crying and laughing are kind of theraputic. They are real displays of raw emotion and we are no longer in hiding when they occur. We kind of get out of ourselves during those times.

I always feel a surge of strength and release after a good laugh. It seems to be vital to the human spirit. I think that it is true. Joy and hearty laughter were given to us to strengthening us and edify our being. If you are feeling weak, go find someone that can lighten things up a bit. They are God's gifts to us. God wants us strong so that we can endure a life full of obstacles. One of my favorites was Lou Costello. I would just look at him and laugh. Tim Conway had the same affect on me.

Yes, every once in a while it's good to party and draw strength from good fun loving relationships. A good joke can really get you going! Did you hear the one about the monkey?