February 2 – The joys of laughter

So I was searching the Bible for “joy” and “laughter” in the same verse. And the verse I saw said:

“Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.” James 4v9

But beforehand, the verses talk about drawing nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you. Purifying our hearts and submitting ourselves unto God. The first verse of the chapter itself, talks of how wars and fightings, things that do not go well with laughter and joy at all, come about.

On the other hand, we see another joy along the lines of God turning your mourning into dancing, and giving garments of joy instead of that of sorrow.

“When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, THE LORD hath done great things them.” Psalm 126v1&2

This, is God induced laughter. It is good, it is pure, it comes from a heart full of joy and gratitude. What induces your laughter?