Epistle of Encouragement on Genesis 21:6*

Beloved,

In moments of distress, we often feel as though joy is far from our reach. Yet, the story of Sarah in Genesis 21:6 reminds us that God has the power to turn our deepest sorrows into boundless laughter. When Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me,” she expressed the miraculous transformation that only God can bring.

For years, Sarah endured the pain of barrenness, feeling the weight of hopelessness. However, God’s promise came to pass, and she was blessed with Isaac, whose very name means “laughter.” This laughter was not just a sound, but a profound expression of God’s grace and the fulfillment of His promise. It was the laughter of joy, relief, and faith rewarded.

Dear one, like Sarah, you may be waiting for your own breakthrough. You may feel as if your current challenges will never end. But know this: God has not forgotten you. In His time, He will bring laughter into your life—laughter that will not only lift your spirits but inspire those around you to rejoice in your testimony.

No matter what you’re going through, hold on to the truth that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). God is faithful to fulfill His promises, and when He does, your laughter will be a testament to His greatness. Be encouraged, for your season of laughter is on the horizon.

Stay steadfast in faith, and when God brings your miracle, it will bring laughter not only to you but to all who witness His goodness in your life.

May you find strength in God’s promise, and may your heart be filled with the hope of divine laughter.

In His Service,

©️ James Ola Emiola-Dakobiri FIIM,*
Founder and Chairman,
Suicide Prevention and Depression Support Foundation
✍🏽james@spdsfoundation.org
☎️773-344-6313

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