Reflection

“Laughter is carbonated holiness.” –Anne Lamott

Prayer

Joyful God,

There is something so attractive about a heartfelt laugh. It is a source of refreshment in the course of our days. A new mom’s exhausted laugh-cry-sigh all at once, as the long-awaited delivery finally comes forth, an old man’s cackle at a well-spun tale from a friend, or a child’s giggle when the dog obeys, doing the same trick again and again. These are glimpses of freedom and spirit, which we are right to treasure whenever they come. Thank you that laughter and holiness go well together. Amen.

Call to Action

Do not hold back my laughter today. Seek the holy and healing joy of humor with others.