A Smile on My Face

Yes, a Smile

Good morning neighbor. Yes, you see a smile on my face and yes this smile is for you. Don't you know that by sharing this smile, I am helping myself, too? I smile when I think about the love that the Savior has for me. And I smile when I remember the many troubles that He has brought me through. There is a rejoicing that threatens to burst from within because He continues to cover me, though I sin.

Too much or not Enough?

You see, when I think about the love that He has shown me in the shedding of His blood, I know that He is with me in all that life throws my way.

That means:

• There is joy in chance meetings that happen within my day because I wonder what is next in His plan.


• I get joy out of using various opportunities to share His love with my fellowman.


• It may sound a bit strange to you, but I find myself trying to figure out how I can use opportunities to give Him glory by telling my story. Afterall, that is what my life is about.

Caused Him to Smile

Somebody said, "That is all she wants to talk about is God." Uhm hum-m, and when I get to the judgment, do you think I am going to be worried about talking about Him too much and trying to live for Him too much? Nope, I'm not. And anyway, better to talk about Him and His unfailing love for us than to gossip about my fellowman.

So, I Smile

So, if a smile is all that I have to give, it is a gift of love that I give freely. If you receive it, then good for you, and if you don't that's alright, too. I will have made an attempt to play a part in brightening your day and the way that you walk away feeling is not up to me to say.

In conclusion, accept my smile and my

goodwill in the spirit in which it is given

For it is better to give away smiles

Than to be hatred driven.

A "Pollyanna," yes, that would be me

Spreading joy and an infectious smile

For all the world to see

And yes, a "Pollyanna" I would rather be

Than to be known as one who uses words

To inflict needless cruelty.