What can I say?  These are days of war for me.  I am in  the final stages of getting my book published and there has been all kinds of attack against me and my family.  I know that anytime we step out to accomplish something the Lord has given us to do, there is bound to be resistance. 

Still, when the attacks come, especially when they are one after another, I still am shaken a little.  OK, sometimes a lot.  Like tonight.  I got hit with a few bombs at once.  Shell shocked, I started to cry and think fearful thoughts.  I was getting my backmatter kicked, in other words.

Thankfully my friend and proofreader prayed with me.  I agreed with her prayers, but still, all I could feel was fear and worry.  Finally, I made a very feeble attempt to pray.  Eventually I started feeling the nearness of the Lord.  It was so good I didn’t want to stop!  Then I became aware of the joy of the Lord and I and I just started laughing.  It felt so good not to be dwelling on negative thoughts.

My son, Josiah, says that worship is God’s air freshener.  Laughter must be his mind clearer.  It’s hard to worry and laugh at the same time.  I was reminded of this scripture, Psalm 2:4 He Who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord has them in derision [and in supreme contempt He mocks them]. 

God laughs at the enemies attempts to thwart His will.  He laughs at his plans.I have this image of God’s laughter reverberating throughout the Heavenlies, scattering His enemies like dust in the wind.  We serve an awesome God!  I was all bound up in the sin of fear, dread, and worry He and let me join in His laughter!  We should laugh at the enemy and His plans more often.