Laugh Frequently

Introduction: According to a recent survey, 90 year olds were asked what they would have done differently with their lives. Their top responses were take more risks, do more things that would last after their passing, and laugh more. 

“A happy heart is good medicine.”   (Proverbs 17:22a) 

To Experience Joy & Laughter:

  Be Knowledgeable (Philippians 4:4) (Psalm 126:2-3)

  Be Prepared (Philippians 4:5a)

  Be Composed (Philippians 4:5b)

  Be Determined (Philippians 4:6-7)         

• Inward Determination

             Be Real—true (Philippians 4:8a)

             Be Respectful—noble (Philippians 4:8b)

             Be Righteous—just (Philippians 4:8c)

• Outward Determination

             Be Pure—pure (Philippians 4:8d)

             Be Pleasing—lovely (Phillippians 4:8e)

             Be Positive—good report (Philippians 4:8f)

• Onward Determination

             Be Courageous—virtue (Philippians 4:8g)

             Be Commendable—praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8h) (Hebrews 12:1-2)

  Be Content (Philippians 4:11-13)

Application: God created us with the ability to laugh and cry before we could even say one word.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance…”   (Ecclesiastes 3:1,4)