Smile

When you encounter difficult people, maintain your sense of humor.

Sometimes we get so upset at other people because we take things way too seriously. Or, worse yet, we take ourselves way too seriously.  For our own well-being, some things should be just laughed off. Arguing with a fool only proves that there are two … fools.

Now folks, I take very seriously my life and your life and our lives in relationship to a Holy God. Some things are just not funny! We can make a list today of things that break our hearts, but some things are not nearly as serious as we make them out to be. With God’s help and the guidance of His Spirit, we can and must come to know the difference.

We must all crack a smile every once in a while!

Often, other people provide for me just what my face needs – a good smile.  Actually, my own folly often provides for me just what my face needs. Folks, laughing at myself is good medicine. Giggling at myself is very healthy. Being able to chuckle at my own goofiness tells me that I am growing up and that life does not have to be so serious all of the time!

In all truth, laughter should be a natural expression for the Christian.  Why? Well, thank you for asking! Christians can laugh because they have nothing to fear. “(Nothing can) separate us from the love of God…” (Romans 8:39) Nothing in a Christian’s life happens without purpose. Therefore, we can laugh in the face of any circumstance or situation. What does Romans 8:28 say, “…in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Christians can laugh because Christians know that God is in control.

Servant Leaders must remember and celebrate such things!