I bet I can make you smile~
a phrase
that I would say to my kids
when they were not in such a
smiley mood.
A phrase that drove them nutty
as they
would try so hard
not to smile that
they ended up
smiling.
It worked every time
and it made me
smile
even more
and
them even more than me.
Why would they hate it when I sad that?
Was it because
they knew that would
change their frown into a
smile?
Fighting against something that would make them feel better.
Oh how I do the same thing
and maybe you do too...
When we know what we could do
in a moment
that would
turn around our frowning hearts
into a
smile~
yet try so hard to fight against it.
when God tells us...
Do not be anxious about anything Philippians 4:6
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
Get rid of bitterness, rage and anger Ephesians 4:31
because
what He really is saying
I bet I will make you smile
So what are you fighting against right now
that you know would bring peace, joy to your heart?
Think about it..
If we have a Savior
Who stands
with His open arms
and tells us to
Come to ME all
who are weary
and I WILL... Matthew 11:28
That is it
just
Come~
It's not
go clean up your act first
it is just
Come
and bring your stuff
and leave it at His feet...
Don't even unpack
just leave it,
that is it
and
I bet I will make you smile
because
He will
give you rest
He will
give you the peace that transcends all understanding
He will
when you
Look to the Lord and His strength; Seek His FACE always. Psalm 105:4
So I challenge you today
with today's word~
smile...
as you
put off the frown faces
when you
Seek the Lord
with both eyes opened
and
I Bet He will make you smile!
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to PUT OFF your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to PUT ON the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24