Smile…

Happy Tuesday!  Did you know that the shortest distance between two people is a smile?  Just a fun fact for you to try out today.  A smile is universal and understood by people at any age and from all walks of life.  It can transform a face and a room all at the same time.  A smile can serve to help both self and others.  It can mark the start of a friendship or the start of your day.  Smile, it does a heart good.  God has blessed us with so many gifts, and the ability to smile may be one of His best. 

“A glad heart makes a cheerful face…”

Proverbs 15:13 (ESV)

A smile reflects what is in the heart.  It is the outward expression of joy.  Now there are different types of smiles such as the polite, how-do-you-do quick smile, and the sarcastic, “Are you kidding me?” smile.  What I am talking about is the simple yet genuine smile that lights up a face and says, howdy! This is the kind of smile that possesses great potential to win friends and influence people.

“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.”

Proverbs 31:25 (ESV)

Now there are days when the effort to smile is just more than you can bear.  I get it.  Trying to attempt a smile at those times is just false advertising.  It is during these times that we look for a smile to lean on.  The smile from a friend says, I understand and I’m here for you.  Smile.  The expression that says it all while not saying a word. So go ahead and try it.  It doesn’t cost a thing, and yet it’s worth its weight in gold. 

“Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.”

Psalm 34:5 (ESV)