We Laugh
When was the last time you experienced stand up comedy? Was it funny?
What stood out to you most from the message?
What are some things that make you laugh?
Where have you seen the power of laughter show up in your life?
What’s an area of your life, or a relationship, or a situation that could use the healing power of laughter right now?
Is it easy or hard for you to imagine that Jesus has a sense of humor? Why?
Chuck mentioned that in order to have joy, we have to have hope. What’s an area of your life you’re struggling to have hope?
Let’s end with prayer. You can say something like, “Jesus, thank you for the gift of laughter. Thank you for giving us a reason to laugh, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Give me a joyful spirit, one that’s quick to laughter. Free me of any shame that might stop me from sharing the joy you’ve given me with others. Amen.”
WE LAUGH as often as possible. The world wants to beat us down and leave us helpless—laughter is our way of saying NO to despair and YES to joy. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We believe God has a sense of humor and that farts are funny.