Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Power of a Smile
Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day. ~unknown
Scripture:
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8
Have you ever paid attention to what a smile can get you? The other day an ex-coworker and I were reminiscing about our old place of employment and how we missed some of the people we used to work with. We discussed how some people were thought to be a bit contrite and some to be cantankerous but we didn't see them that way. You want to know why?
We smiled at the so called difficult ones. We asked about their day. We asked if they felt good or not. We talked to them and didn't pass judgment. We accepted them for who they were. We were genuinely concerned.
Sometimes, people who seem to be having a bad day just need a smile and to know that someone else cares about them. Sometimes, they just might be feeling lonely and just need to know that they are not alone. It’s possible that they may feel that the world has treated them so badly that they need to treat everyone else just as bad.
Sometimes they just need to know that there is joy and love in life and the sun does shine in their lives too. Sometimes that smile, hug or just a kind word may be the first smile or hug they have received all week. That act of kindness that you show them may be the first one that anyone has shone them for a very long time.
Remember Saints of God, it is your job, your responsibility to show the world God's love. What better way to introduce Jesus to others than with your smile.
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father I stretch my hand to thee. Father without You life would have no meaning. Lord we come today to pour an abundance of praise upon You. Father guide our hearts, minds and souls today. Let our words and actions be to the glory of You Lord. Father I thank You for continuing to bless me with leaders who have an understanding heart. Lord I thank You for just placing so many praying saints in my life. Lord, continue to let our frowns be smiles to place happiness in someone else's life. Lord we ask that You continue to take control of life situations like bills, stressful jobs, and family troubles. Lord we love You and magnify Your name. We submit our prayers in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Scripture:
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 1 Peter 3:8
Have you ever paid attention to what a smile can get you? The other day an ex-coworker and I were reminiscing about our old place of employment and how we missed some of the people we used to work with. We discussed how some people were thought to be a bit contrite and some to be cantankerous but we didn't see them that way. You want to know why?
We smiled at the so called difficult ones. We asked about their day. We asked if they felt good or not. We talked to them and didn't pass judgment. We accepted them for who they were. We were genuinely concerned.
Sometimes, people who seem to be having a bad day just need a smile and to know that someone else cares about them. Sometimes, they just might be feeling lonely and just need to know that they are not alone. It’s possible that they may feel that the world has treated them so badly that they need to treat everyone else just as bad.
Sometimes they just need to know that there is joy and love in life and the sun does shine in their lives too. Sometimes that smile, hug or just a kind word may be the first smile or hug they have received all week. That act of kindness that you show them may be the first one that anyone has shone them for a very long time.
Remember Saints of God, it is your job, your responsibility to show the world God's love. What better way to introduce Jesus to others than with your smile.
Be Blessed
Prayer:
Father I stretch my hand to thee. Father without You life would have no meaning. Lord we come today to pour an abundance of praise upon You. Father guide our hearts, minds and souls today. Let our words and actions be to the glory of You Lord. Father I thank You for continuing to bless me with leaders who have an understanding heart. Lord I thank You for just placing so many praying saints in my life. Lord, continue to let our frowns be smiles to place happiness in someone else's life. Lord we ask that You continue to take control of life situations like bills, stressful jobs, and family troubles. Lord we love You and magnify Your name. We submit our prayers in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
