“As for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and intelligence in every branch of literature and wisdom; Daniel even understood all kinds of visions and dreams (Daniel 1:17 NASB).”
“A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones (Proverbs 17:22 NASB).”
Definition: Intelligence - Capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.; manifestation of a high mental capacity; the faculty of understanding; knowledge of an event, circumstance, etc., received or imparted; news; information; the gathering or distribution of information, especially secret information.
Humor - A comic, absurd, or incongruous quality causing amusement; the faculty of perceiving what is amusing or comical; an instance of being or attempting to be comical or amusing; something humorous; the faculty of expressing the amusing or comical; comical writing or talk in general; comical books, skits, plays, etc.
Intelligence, a calculated quotient, and humor, a signature sense, are like raw ores waiting to be mined and refined. New discoveries and increasable craftiness may be found and extracted through effort and community: close relationships, focused training, strong discipline and self confidence. Both Intelligence and humor include inner processing of what is experienced and pondered, but mainly they are visible displays of mental giftedness that openly communicate: awareness, understanding, level headedness, trustworthy perspectives or witty anecdotes. Without intelligence, the problems of life can become increasingly overwhelming - with ignorant or idiotic choices adding to the normal difficulties we face. Without humor, the problems of life no matter how light or heavy can feel weightier. The ability to laugh something off is a skill to be learned and exercised through trust, just like when we cast our cares on the Lord.
Prayers: We pray our child has common sense, strong intellect and a light hearted take on Life’s burdensome, unjust and mundane aspects. As our child matures we pray for refinement and protection from debilitating awkwardness or slowness. We pray our child learns the importance of "laughing it off" and releasing trouble to You. May our child be delightful and fun to be around, always bringing life and liberty to oppresive and problematic circumstances by trusting You and walking with You. Thank You for Your help and blessings.
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