• Aug. 23, 2005
Morning Reflections

Welcome to my little corner of the world.  After catching "blog fever" from several friends, I decided that keeping a blog could be a wonderful outlet for me to record my thoughts, dreams, and prayers...as well as lessons that God is teaching me. 

A precious friend of mine recently shared an article about the value of smiling.  I've pondered that thought often in the days since, asking myself what our boys see when they look at me.  Am I serious all the time?  Nagging at them to do their chores?  Am I stressed as I ponder and plan all the many events of the upcoming weeks?  Or when they look at me, do they see a joy that radiates from within?  Do my eyes sparkle and dance when their eyes connect with mine?  Do they know how deeply loved and cherished they are?  Am I ministering to their hearts at their point of need, pointing to our gracious heavenly Father as the Giver of all we need?  Proverbs 17:22 says, "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."  Oh, that my soul would be happy in God, for it's only then that I can truly minister joy and truth and hope to the lives of my husband and our three young men. 

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• Dec. 6, 2005
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Posted by Titus2v5

Thanks for the reminder to be joyful and wear it on my face. I need frequent reminders to rejoice. I do want my children to see my love for them and my Lord in my eyes and in my smile.

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