Laughing and Happy Songs

Then we were filled with laughter and we sang happy songs.  Then the other nations said, “The LORD has done great things for them.”  The LORD has done great things for us, and we are very glad. – Psalm 126:2-3 (NCV)

 

What great things has God done for you?  Are you filled with laughter and sing happy songs?  Are you very glad for what God has done for you?  Who have you met who knows God has done great things for them?  How do they act?  How will you act for the rest of the day knowing that the LORD does great things for you?

 

The following story was sent to me and can be found at http://www.rogerknapp.com/inspire/icecream.htm

Last week I took my children to a restaurant.  My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace.
 As we bowed our heads he said,  "God is good. God is great.  Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert.  And Liberty and justice for all!  Amen!"
 Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark,  "That's what's wrong with this country.  Kids today don't even know how to pray.  Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!"
 Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me,  "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"
 As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.  He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer."
 "Really?" my son asked.
 "Cross my heart," the man replied.
 Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream.  A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
 Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal.  My son stared at his for a moment
 and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you.  Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."

 

When we are filled with laughter and happy songs because of all that God has done for us, we can help others see all that God has done for them!  Embrace the blessings that are all around you.  Do not let others bring you down, instead help to bring them up!

With hope and joy,

Garrett