Are You Smiling?

by Crystal Paine

During my quiet time this morning, after I had read God's Word and spent time in prayer, I was writing in my journal and contemplating what specific things I could do today to be a help meet to my husband.

As most all of you know, Jesse is under a tremendous amount of pressure with studying for finals and the bar (for those who don't know, in law school, finals are 100% of your grade). In addition, he has two very large projects to finish up and he had to make a presentation on his 20-page paper in class today. Add to that his job and his responsibilities as husband and I'm exhausted even thinking about it.

In thinking about practical ways I could be a blessing and help to ease Jesse's heavy burdens, the Lord put it upon my heart to do everything I can to bring joy into his life by smiling and seeking to make him smile.

It is so easy for me to get caught up in everything that must be done in a day, that I forget to stop and just smile at my husband. What a difference a simple thing as a smile can make.

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..."

If you haven't done so today, stop and smile -- smile at your husband, smile at your children, smile at your neighbor. Smile and spread the joy of the Lord to those around you. It will be infectious!

Crystal Paine is a 24-year-old homeschool graduate from Topeka, Kansas. She is the blessed wife of Jesse and joyful mother of Kathrynne. Visit her site, Biblical Womanhood, for books, articles, encouragement, and inspiration!

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