Lord, Bring On The Laughter And The Tears
What makes you laugh and cry?
For me, it’s looking through my photos and seeing recent memories with my family. Times that only happen once or two a year these days. If only we could have more time together. . .But that isn’t always possible living a couple states apart.
(a special gift for me from my mom)
(A giggly, wiggly frog. Turn it on for sounds and action. Mom remembered I used to collect frogs many years ago. haha)
(a first… an impromptu daddy/daughter dance. Yes, I felt the sting of sweet tears.)
Memories are precious, aren’t they?
Hearing about Whitney Houston’s death over the weekend brought back memories and fresh emotion. Whitney’s music was a huge part of my life in the 80’s and 90‘s. I laugh thinking about how loud I sang her songs. I felt so alive singing, almost like I could fly away. And something about her beautiful voice singing with passion still moves me to tears.
Ecclesiastes 3:4 says there is “a time to weep and a time to laugh.”
Good to read because my former Christian counselor once told me I was the only person he knew who laughed and cried at the same time. I’m okay with that until I laugh when I am trying not to bawl. Yes, that has happened, more than once, and I’ve been humiliated.
Why am I talking about laughing and crying today?
Because someone out there needs to know it’s okay to cry. You don’t always have to be the strong one. You have tears for a reason. Use them as needed. Actually tears are cleansing by God’s design. And laughing, well, we’ve all heard the phrase “laughter is good medicine.” So why not take a minute or two to watch that baby laughing video today? You don’t have to be so serious all the time. You can have fun, giggle and still love Jesus. Even the Proverbs 31 woman laughs at the days to come, right?
Father God, thank you for the gift of laughter and tears. Thank You for the opportunity we have to laugh again today. And Lord, please comfort those who need to let their tears flow. Help us be the kind of people who live life to the fullest each day. The kind of people who rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep (Romans 12:15). In Jesus name I pray, Amen
I too, am also very thankful for tears, and laughter.
Thank you for sharing. It is good to be reminded that sometimes we just need to cry.
I so agree with you, Tiffany…laughter is a great medicine and crying is okay too. Sometimes I do have a cleansing cry.
I didn’t know about this blog. I’ve only subscribed to Tea with Tiffany. I love this. The picture dancing with your dad … get the tissue!
Great post Tiffany. Both can bring great healing to ones heart. I know I do both alot and sometimes at the same time. 🙂