Whence comes this idea that if what we are doing is fun, it can't be God's will? The God who made giraffes, a baby's fingernails, a puppy's tail, a crooknecked squash, the bobwhite's call, and a young girl's giggle, has a sense of humor. Make no mistake about that.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that the joy in our activities is part of God's will, highlighting the divine nature of fun and humor in creation.
Catherine Marshall's quote challenges the misconception that fun and enjoyment are contrary to spiritual or divine intention. By celebrating the beauty and humor found in the world—from the peculiarities of nature to the simple joys of life—the quote implies that these delights are indeed part of a higher purpose, reflecting God's creativity and sense of humor.
In practice
During a church service to encourage attendees to embrace joy.
ATHENA: There are two sides to this dispute. I've heard only one half the argument. (...) So you two parties, summon your witnesses, set out your proofs, with sworn evidence to back your stories. Once I've picked the finest men in Athens, I'll return. They'll rule fairly in this case, bound by a sworn oath to act with justice.
From Paul to Stalin, the popes who have chosen Caesar have prepared the way for Caesars who quickly learn to despise popes.
There are eight rungs in charity. The highest is when you help a man to help himself.
I'll be a story in your head. But that's OK. We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh? Because it was, you know; it was the best.
One impossible day, of an impossible month, of an impossible year.
It would be, in fact, very ominous if Iraq were to be able to get weapon-usable material, hydro-plutonium or highly enriched uranium from abroad.
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