As Skipper and I drove down the highway we began to laugh at some funny stories we were remembering. One of them was particularly hilarious and we began to laugh hysterically. It was not a normal laugh but one where we could barely breathe. Boy that laugh felt good. We had many laughs that day on our trip and I truly can agree, laughter is the best medicine.
This week I did a devotional study on laughter. Did you know that there are over 48 references about laughter in the Bible. And in the verse in Proverbs, it says that laughter holds as much healing power as medicine. In fact, research has shown laughter to be therapeutic. It sure was therapeutic on the day of our trip! I agree!
James Martin said, “Joy, humor, and laughter should be part of everyone’s spiritual life. They are gifts from God.” Hand-in-hand, faith and laughter is the best medicine for your soul. From the beginning, God knew how important laughter would be in our lives long before the medical world would discover the incredible benefits to our physical and mental health.
It’s an important practice to develop if we’re to survive in this broken world. So look for things to laugh about. Try focusing on the blessings God has given you rather than only on the difficulties in your life. Find ways to tickle your funny bone. Use the gift that God has given and laugh! It’s good medicine for your soul. 
Ask God to help you find something to laugh about even when it seems like there is nothing to laugh about
Count your blessings
Surround yourself with people who live joyfully
Don’t take yourself too seriously! Laugh!
It can be a game changer!
Proverbs 17:22 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.