Noticing this, and being last to speak that day, John Maxwell, instead of his prepared talk, wrote down page after page of all of the stupid, silly, crazy and dumb things that he had done as a pastor and when his turn came, he read his list. The pastors in the audience were encouraged and reminded that they themselves did not have to be perfect, because God is the only perfect one. Likewise, we need to be reminded that it's OK to be joyful. It seems that some Christians think that they have to go around looking serious and dignified all of the time. As long as we are within the bounds of modesty and holiness, try smiling a little.
Children are naturally joyful and excited about life.
Jesus was often joyful, the Apostles and saints of the early church were also joyful. I suggest that it is time for us to be joyful. And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. And there was great joy in that city. For the same cause also do ye joy , and rejoice with me.