Have you ever wondered what makes God laugh?

I have.
And honestly? I think we do.

As much as we laugh at our children—their antics, their honesty, their surprisingly insightful comments—why wouldn’t God laugh at ours? He is, after all, our heavenly Father. And I imagine there are moments He looks at me with tender amusement and thinks, Oh, my sweet girl… look at you go.

Truth be told, I give Him plenty of material. I can be quite silly. And I’m convinced He delights in it.

Laughter Is Part of the Design

Somewhere along the line, we picked up the idea that holiness means somberness—that reverence is quiet, serious, and straight-faced. But Scripture paints a different picture:

“You will show me the path of life;
in Your presence is fullness of joy;
at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
— Psalm 16:11

“Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous;
and shout for joy, all you upright in heart.”
— Psalm 32:11

“Well done, good and faithful servant…
Enter into the joy of your Lord.”
— Matthew 25:23

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you,
and that your joy may be full.”
— John 15:11

These verses aren’t about momentary happiness. They speak of deep, enduring joy—the kind that flows from being near to God. Joy is not a distraction from our spiritual life. It is part of our spiritual life.

And laughter? That’s joy in motion.

Laughter as Worship

I believe laughter is one of the purest, most human, and most divine expressions we’ve been given.
It lightens the load.
It brings perspective.
It lifts us from the dust and reminds us that we are alive—and deeply loved.

Colossians 3:23 says:

“Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord…”

Whatever.
That includes our laughter.

Humor shows the joy, the passion, and even the adventure of the Christian life.
It tells the world that following Jesus isn’t drudgery—it’s delight.

Laughter, like music, is one of God’s great gifts. It gives us a way to express what words sometimes can’t—emotion, joy, gratitude, connection. It bonds us to one another. It reminds us that life is a gift, not just a responsibility.

Laughing Through It All—Even the Hard Stuff

One of the most powerful things about laughter is that it brings perspective—even to suffering. It doesn’t erase the pain, but it invites joy to share the space.

The one who knows Christ can laugh even in the face of death, because we know that death is not the end.

To die with Christ in our hearts is to live—and laugh—with Him forever.

So, Go Ahead—Laugh

Laugh at yourself. Laugh with your people. Laugh at the moments of irony and grace that come out of nowhere. Laugh at life’s absurdities. Laugh in worship. Laugh in healing. Laugh because you’re free.

Enjoy the gift of humor.
Let it remind you of how deeply God loves you.
Let it remind you that joy is not just for heaven—it’s for now.

Put things in perspective.
Let go of what doesn’t matter.
And embrace the truth:
Life is meant to be laughed at.