ODJ: walk forward
Back in Egypt . . . we sat around pots filled with meat and ate all the bread we wanted (v.3). READ: Exodus 16:2-7 His father described him as down-to-earth, generous, kindhearted, life-loving, and unselfish. Maybe that’s why so many people were shocked when Australian-born actor Heath Ledger died of a prescription drug overdose. Before [...]
ODB: light as a feather
August 27, 2009
READ: 2 Samuel 6:12-23
A merry heart does good, like medicine. —Proverbs 17:22
We Christians can sometimes be a joyless lot, preoccupied with maintaining our dignity. That’s an odd attitude, though, since we’re joined to a God who has given us His wonderful gift of joy and laughter.
It’s okay to have fun! Each family expresses it in different ways, of course. I’m thankful that our house has been a house of laughter. Water fights, good-natured (albeit stiff) competition, gentle ribbing, and hilarity came easily to us. Laughter has been a gift of God’s goodness that carried us through some of life’s darkest days. The joy of the Lord has often been our refuge (Neh. 8:10).
When King David brought the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem from the house of Obed-Edom, he danced “with all his might” before the Lord (2 Sam. 6:14). The Hebrew word has the idea of joyful exuberance and is akin to our expression “kick up your heels.” In fact, in verse 16 it says that David was “leaping and whirling.” Michal, David’s wife, felt that his antics were unbecoming to the dignity of a king and reacted with stern severity. David’s response was to announce that he would become even more “undignified” (v.22). His spirit was buoyant and he felt “as light as a feather.”
Take time to laugh! (Eccl. 3:4). — David H. Roper
Wholesome laughter has great face value.
Source: Our Daily Bread
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Part 1: How it all began Part 2: Earning my self-esteem Part 3: “You so need to get that car!” Part 4: Defining beauty through God’s Word Part 5: In His beauty I walk Part 6: Closing Thoughts Other relevant resources : Words To Live By Self-Esteem: What Does The Bible Say?
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