Proverbs 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. (NIV)
Smiling. Have you ever noticed that it is contagious. Even the most hardened person can many times be softened with a smile. I was recently having a conversation at the gym. Basically, we were talking about body building and how some people just look mean and tough because of their physique. One of the little guys said, "man if I could just get to 200 lbs I'd feel good. Then maybe people would think I was tough." He laughed at himself and said that it wouldn't work because he is always smiling. And it's true, he is always smiling. That conversation made me think about how much I smile. I must admit that smiling is something I have had to train myself to do. I get in my own little world (lost in my own thoughts) and realize that I might look like I'm frowning or mad. In reality I am not upset but other people don't know what I am thinking. So I have determined to try and make myself smile more. Like anything else, it can become a habit that will develop into character. I can't think of a better character trait to have than to be known as someone who is always smiling. Can you?
Blessings,
Sullivan Jones
No comments:
Post a Comment