{"id":2014,"date":"2011-07-26T06:00:48","date_gmt":"2011-07-26T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devonline.us\/dailyevotional\/?p=2014"},"modified":"2011-07-25T15:04:56","modified_gmt":"2011-07-25T22:04:56","slug":"smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyevotional.com\/prior2020\/smile\/","title":{"rendered":"SMILE!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Psalm 42:5<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhy are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to experience an enjoyable respite that costs little or nothing, go people watching. This has been one of our favorite family outings for many years. In fact it was one of my fondest memories from childhood. We would pile in the car and drive into town to \u201cwatch people.\u201d<\/p>\n

This wonderful activity gives an entirely new insight into the lives of others. You can see a young mother herding her brood of kids around with a look of concern and frustration . . . an elderly gentleman tottering along trying to make it the last few steps to his destination . . . a teen trying to act as cool as possible even though you can see she is filled with uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Just a day or so ago, Joyce and I were having a hotdog while people watching. After a few moments into our outing, Joyce made an astute observation: \u201cLook how unhappy people look.\u201d As we sat there we were amazed at the miserable looks people had on their faces. It was startling! Then I recalled a remark I had made about the music program in a church broadcast we watch on TV each week. Apparently the choir director has instructed the members of the choir to smile, and they do a fantastic job. But then there is the orchestra! The musicians have expressions that look like they were baptized in vinegar! I want to yell–SMILE!<\/p>\n

What do people see in your countenance? Do they see the joy of the Lord? In the good and the bad times of life do you show forth the radiance of the risen Lord? I want to shout, \u201cIf there is joy in your heart please let your face know about it!<\/p>\n

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!<\/p>\n

– – – Pastor Cecil<\/strong>
\n(360) 570-0074<\/p>\n

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