The following are sermon notes from this past Sunday, titled “The Last Laugh of the Year.” The main scripture is Ecclesiastes 3:1-4: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… a time to weep and a time to laugh.”
As the year comes to a close, life often feels messy. Plans went sideways. Resolutions were forgotten. Joy and grief intertwined. And yet, even in the chaos, God’s care remains constant. Life unfolds in seasons, and every emotion has its place. There is a time to weep—and a time to laugh. Laughter is not denial; it is trust. It is the recognition that God is present, even when life doesn’t go as expected.
Everyone experiences moments when faith feels strong and moments when it whispers. Even in challenges, there is grace at work, meeting people where they are, carrying them through struggles, and shaping hearts with patience and mercy. Life’s blunders, frustrations, and unexpected twists can become blessings when met with trust, hope, and joy.
The central claim is this: because life rests in God’s faithful care, every season can be faced with honesty, trust, and even holy laughter. As the new year begins, the invitation is to name the season honestly, give thanks for the moments of joy, embrace laughter as an act of faith, and trust God with what comes next. Love always has the last word, and even when life doesn’t go according to plan, God’s story continues.
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