Sometimes we take our faith walk so seriously. We can worry lots at times about whether we are good enough or wonder if we are doing the right things to please God. Or we are certain there is no way to return to God, much less have him accept us. Yes, we express joy and give our praises but do we laugh our joy back into God and His creation? Can others can feel the vitality of our own God-enriched lives vibrating with an impulsive compulsive beat which can’t help but draw others in, hopefully, with them laughing too. 

I hadn’t given this much thought until I came across something this morning which just amused me greatly and made me laugh out loud at times. In the middle of looking at these finalist photos I was reminded that God does indeed have a sense of humor – Pastor Joel reminds us of this rather often in his sermons. Here it was on display for me today in somewhat silly ways. I still chuckle at the memory of some of the pics. 

God must have the best sense of humor – I know at times we can’t see humor in anything. We even think that our faith must be serious at all times. This just can’t always be so! There is always preparation being made on God’s part for a joyous return if we happen to find ourselves lost on the journey. I needed a reminder and I got it today. 

Lighten up, the message said. If God allowed for these moments of humor in creation, then we really shouldn’t be taking ourselves so seriously. After all, we are His creation. I’m not joking.  

Look at these pics and throw back your head and laugh. We can laugh at ourselves sometimes and I have no doubt it might just improve our faith lives! God might even be pleased to watch us in the act of enjoying being simply a child of God. It doesn’t always have to be complicated. 

Some things are still simple and funny. Respond to these and feel your heart lift. 

For God is near. Laughing. 

Now. Laugh!

~Shauna Weil 

A devotion provided by the Devotion Ministry of Goodrich UMC