Daily Devotional September 16, 2020

Mark sent these nine questions answered by children.  They are too good not to share.  Sometimes you just have to laugh:

DECIDING WHO TO MARRY:

1 . You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. —  Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with.  —  Kristen, age 10

2 . WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.  —  Camille, age 10

3 . HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.  —  Derrick, age 8

4. WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

Both don’t want any more kids.  —  Lori, age 8

5. WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.  —  Lynnette, age 8   (isn’t she a treasure?)

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.  —  Martin, age 10

6. WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

When they’re rich.  —  Pam, age 7 (Love her)

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn’t want to mess with that. — Curt, age 7

The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It’s the right thing to do.   — Howard, age 8

7. IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.  —  Anita, age 9   (bless you child )

8. HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN’T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn’t there?  —  Kelvin, age 8

And the #1 Favorite is…….
9. HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck.   —  Ricky, age 9

One of the many ways that God brings joy and laughter into our lives is through children.  In fact, when Sarah gave birth she said:  “God has brought laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.”  (Genesis 21:6)

Sarah named her baby Isaac, which means laughter.

Today, I pray you find a way to laugh and celebrate that, even in the midst of all the troubles we face, God is good and that is why we rejoice.

Prayer:  Dear Gracious Heavenly God, in the midst of the trials that I face, please give me a reason to laugh and spread your love to others.  In Jesus’ name I pray.  Amen.

Laughter is good medicine for the soul.  I hope you take your medicine today.

Also, just for the record, it would be awesome to have a wife that looks like a dump truck.  Don’t tell Shannon I said that.

I pray your day is filled with joy and laughter.
Tom Robbins