Laughter, medicine for the soul

January 26, 2014

Dear God,

Laughter comes from unexpected places. This was posted on Facebook and I haven't stopped laughing. What is it about a Cheshire Cat grin added to some "words" that just makes me want to jump up and down howling with glee?

I know from personal experience that you have a wonderful sense of humor. You'd  have to with all us crazy Christians scurrying around trying to fool you, impress you, and think you don't see through us. Funny thing is, you know us inside and out and love us in spite of our warts, bumps, and trials!

Bill Cosby released a record in the 60's that still makes me laugh. It was about a conversation between Noah and you, Lord. I wonder if any of my Readers would remember it. Maybe I laugh because I talk out loud to you, too and there are times when I swear I hear you answering.

As an intercessor, you have entrusted me to pray for those you put on my heart. There are also times when I have visions of people I have no clue who they are but I just know they need your help. I used to question my own sanity at times; BUT, over and over, you've revealed that the visions are not just figments of my imagination. What I love most about being a prayer warrior is the joy that comes from obedience. When I get the itch to pray there is this sense of urgency then an overwhelming peace. (Smile)

The Fabulous Five get my tonsils tickling first thing in the morning ... who can be grouchy with five furry kids wagging their tails so hard their whole bodies shake? Kennedy was alive with these little squeaks this morning pressing his head into my chest. "Who's my boy? Ah yes, Kenne is my boy!" Ruffy got so wound up she clogged and sounded like a duck. Harmony was hovering over her bowl growling to keep the others at bay. Toby and Zeke were racing to see who could find their kibble first making noises like little roosters pecking at their food. (Giggle) Yes, there is laughter in Seidler Dogdom ... from morning to night!!

I must be honest with you, Lord. This morning, I was holding Harmony and, all of a sudden, I just started to boo hoo. Every now and then I think about Sadie and my heart hurts. I held Harmony so tight, she began to wiggle out of my grasp and lick away the salty tears from my cheeks.  Then I started thinking about Mom Seidler who passed away just a year ago and more tears welled up. I allowed myself a time to grieve then began to focus on today and what I could do to make my day special not only for myself but also for my precious dogren and others.  Hmmm, the wheels in my brain are turning!!

Father God in Heaven, take my life as a potter takes clay, molding me into a vessel pouring out the love you have bestowed on me. Help me to remember just how patient you have been with me over the years and how you loved me just as I was, a broken woman. Use my blog to speak to my Readers across the globe filling them with knowledge that I do pray for them and love them wherever they are.

Amen.

Miss Dottie

PS  "With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come." ~William Shakespeare