Psalm
126:2
Then
was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they
among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
Young
people all seemed to think you had to get drunk to have a good time. Steve and
Dan were out to teach them otherwise. One of the high priorities in their youth
ministry was to show teenagers that Christians could have even more fun than
non-Christians. They entered the lives of the young people, bringing them
laughter, joy, and a message of Good News. Soon, both Christians and
non-Christians hung out with the duo. All the kids wanted to be part of the
experience.
Too
often we take our faith seriously in the wrong ways. When we present only the
somber, quiet side of faith, without expressing the joy, the result is not
always so attractive. Christians have gained the reputation of not being too
much fun, and nothing should be further from the truth. Being a Christian is
the most joy-filled and lively experience we can have. Others need to see that.
Live the happiness, laughter, and singing of being a Christian, so the whole
world might know.
Prayer:
Never let me forget the intense joy that accompanies being a Christian. Turn my
tears to laughter, my sorrow to dancing, and let me spread my delight to
everyone. Amen.
