Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces. (Psalm 34:5 NLT)
I was deep in thought while walking in a local park when a stranger approached from the front. “Smile! Life’s not half as bad as you think it is,” he said. I don’t remember what my thoughts were at the time, but I do remember his words shocking me. I had no idea that my expression resembled a sour lemon. 
The stranger’s words remain with me today, and for good reason. They remind me that our faces convey a message to those around us even when we’re unaware.
Do our faces tell others that we’re angry or bitter inside? That we feel like we’re fighting a losing battle? Or do they say we’re content, hopeful, and joy-filled?
When we focus our eyes on Jesus and His love for us, our countenance conveys a message for which the world longs. Without our saying a word, others will see peace and love in our faces—a message that cannot be counterfeited.
Question: What does your face say when others look at you?
“Father, fill me with Your Spirit so others see You when they look at me.”
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Thanks for the smile reminder. We all need a reminder everyday.
Hi Deborah. Yes–reminders are good. Sometimes we get so lost in our own thoughts that we forget about those around us having needs too. A smile can sometimes change everything for them.
My face better say hello (with a happy face of course!!) lol… I have been living this same message for many years. I try to smile and say hello to as many people that I pass during the day. I do it for others… you never know what is going on in peoples lives… a smile or recognition is all they need sometimes. Now my nieghbour is another story…. (ugh) working on that…
xoxoxoxoox
Hi Christina. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. It’s really true–smiles are contagious. Keep working on that neighbour of yours 🙂