Friendship

Laughing Together

"A merry heart does good, like medicine."
Proverbs 17:22

Reflection

Laughing with a friend is real medicine, according to the Bible. Shared joy does good to the body and the heart.

Prayer

God, thank You for the laughs with my friends. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. What makes you laugh with your friends?
  2. Why is laughter like medicine?
  3. When did laughing help you feel better?

5-minute activity

Have a family joke night: each person tells a clean joke or a funny story. Laugh together and talk about how joy is a gift. Read Proverbs 17:22.

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