Digging Deeper | Holy Fun
A simple, practical way to live out the truths from this week’s magazine.
Dear Friends,
When was the last time you laughed so hard your stomach hurt?
If joy feels like something reserved for “later”—after the work is done or the weight lifts—you’re not alone. But this week’s magazine, Holy Fun, reminded us that joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a gift. And sometimes it shows up in the middle of our most ordinary (or exhausting) days.
In Joy in the Desert, Jane Rubietta showed us that God often uses joy—not just to refresh us, but to reveal Himself. Holy fun isn’t about ignoring pain. It’s about discovering a lighter spirit with God, not apart from Him.
So today, let’s dig deeper—not with heavy study, but with simple joy. These small, spirit-lifting ideas are your invitation to reclaim fun, right where you are.
Smiling with you in Christ,
Some weeks are made for deep study. Others are made for deep laughter. This week’s Holy Fun issue reminded us that God isn’t just the Creator of mountains and stars—He’s also the author of joy, laughter, play, and holy silliness. If you’ve been carrying a little too much seriousness lately, this is your invitation to let joy in.
Try These Today:
🎈 Revisit a childhood hobby that made you laugh.
Jump rope, draw with sidewalk chalk, build a fort. Don’t overthink it—just enjoy it.
🎵 Play a worship song that makes you dance (and actually dance!).
No stage needed. Just you, God, and a little joyful movement. (Need one? Try this week’s song of the week below!)
🍦 Eat something that sparks nostalgia—no guilt allowed.
Ice cream sandwiches. Popcorn and a movie. A favorite cereal. Let your taste buds time travel.
💌 Write a silly or encouraging note to a friend.
A joke, a meme, a doodle—whatever lifts the mood. Bonus points for snail mail.
🌳 Go outside and play—literally.
Toss a frisbee. Swing. Stargaze. Climb a hill. Get your feet in the grass and breathe.
😂 Watch a clean comedy or share a funny story with a friend.
Laughter isn’t just medicine—it’s ministry.
📖 Read Ecclesiastes 3:4 and thank God for the gift of laughter.
“There is… a time to laugh.” So take the time. It honors Him too.
Happy Dance | MercyMe
You don’t need permission to dance—but this song gives it anyway. It’s goofy, joyful, and full of heart. Let it remind you that worship can wear a smile and holy fun is part of God’s design.
Lord, thank You for creating laughter and joy. Sometimes I forget that play, fun, and celebration are part of Your goodness too. Help me loosen up, let go of the weight I don’t need to carry, and experience the freedom of holy fun. Teach me to laugh again—with You, because of You. Amen.
✅ Faith in Action Challenge
Text a friend and invite them to do one of these joy challenges with you. Joy multiplies when we share it—and it just might spark a habit of holy fun.
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