Let’s Laugh Out Loud (L.O.L.)

By: Nancy Abiera

 

I recently spent some quality time with my BBFF (Beautiful Best Friend Forever) Becky with our spouses sharing stories, eating together and laughing out loud with their 3 dogs, Bella, Lily and Sydney. As soon as I arrive at her place, I started laughing so hard not knowing why. I was going down the stairs so fast excited to see her, lost my balance and sat in the middle of the stairs still laughing out loud.

The dogs started barking endlessly: “wow…wow…wow…”. I commented jokingly that the dogs were not used seeing a “celebrity” and I just continued laughing while hugging Becky. Her husband Rod even said “no wonder, the dogs were barking ‘wow…wow…wow…’.” LOL. It was such a memorable, precious, priceless and relaxing time. Becky and I have been friends for almost 30 years. And every time we connect with each other through call, text or even in person, we just enjoy laughing together even if there was no reason to laugh.

I heard someone said, “We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we are happy because we laugh. …” This is absolutely true! Moreover, “Laughter is like a powerful light which can suddenly dispel darkness.”

Another person I knew and remembered is Joe Mauricio (Veronica Leighton’s Irog) whom I laughed endlessly every time I visit my memory archives. He said many times “Die today…Die tomorrow…Same die! (Patay ngayon… Patay bukas… Pareho-din Patay!).” Joe surely left us many other classic memories of joy and laughter. LOL

On one occasion, I was laughing so hard continuously for 2 minutes trying to catch my breath not realizing that my oldest son, Nathan, was videotaping me. It was so hilarious as I watch it again and again. On a brighter side, there are many positive effects of joy and laughter.

PHYSICAL
• Boosts Immunity/Energy
• Improves heart health
• Lowers pain/relaxes muscles
• Lowers stress hormones
• Anti-inflammatory/anti-aging
• Brings healing to the body
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL
• Add joy/zest to life
• Improves Mood/Memory
• Relieves stress & diffuses anger
• Eases worries, anxieties/fear
• Heals lots of emotional hurts
• Clears/opens us to God’s revelations
RELATIONAL
• Strengthens relationships
• Attracts people/blessings
• Brings unity & community
• Helps in conflict resolution
• Enhances better communication
• Greater intimacy in relationships
SPIRITUAL
• Music to the soul & spirit
• Weapons against devil’s attack
• Holy spirit infilling us with joy & laughter
• Renews & regenerates us spiritually
• Strengthens our spiritual walk & talk
• Laughter/joy brings & invites God’s presence
Job 8:21 “He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. “

Live joyfully…Laugh continually…Love endlessly…

Prayer: Lord Jesus, there are so many sad and troublesome things we face in this world causing our hearts to be weighed down with doubts and uncertainties. We pray that You would fill our hearts, renew our souls and awaken our spirits replacing those seasons of sadness and hardship with Your holy laughter and peaceful presence. Lord, cloth us with Your strength and dignity; wisdom and grace; experiencing the joy of laughter even in the midst of life’s storms. Grant us Your faith that conquers all fears trusting that our times are in Your hands. Thank you for Your glorious presence every time we call on You. Let Your joy and laughter flow through us as You use us as vessels for helping others facing similar difficulties and hardships. We pray that together we may have supernatural trust in You, as we await for Your return to take us to be with Yourself forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Always choose “On A Bright Side” moving further and farther “On A Brightest Side”. I love you readers with the love of the Lord yet the Lord loves you the most. You are blessed, anointed and highly favored by God. Smile and be a blessing!