Did you know that a smile can be medicine? It’s good for everyone involved. It’s my favorite face. It can chase away the grumpies and the blues. A smile can change your whole day, really!
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine:
Proverbs 17:22a
A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:13
I love how Jesus keeps showing me more and more about life and how to incorporate His ways in my life.
For instance, my uncle Gene was a really great guy, always helpful and maintained a positive, helpful demeanor even if everything in his life wasn’t going well. One of the best things about him was that he always had a quick smile.
I walked into a local food store this morning and smiled at the first person I made eye contact with. They immediately reflected my smile with one of their own. The rest of my shopping time was spent smiling at folks. It’s funny how many smiled back. I can tell that even the ones who don’t smile back are left thinking about my smile. You can often tell, when you smile at someone, that it helped them with whatever they’re dealing with. It can really make someone’s day to simply smile. =)
Often, when I meet one of the store employees who has a great smile, I’ll tell them they have a really wonderful smile. It can really lift them and cause them to smile even more. Sure is nice to give out smiles along our way. And, one of the best things about it is that they can be so contagious.
Go ahead, smile…☺
God bless,
Mark