I used to take morning walks to the park. On the way, I always met old folks jogging, doing Tai Chi and doing stretches. Being a stranger having another nationality, I didn't really bother greeting or smiling at them.But one time,remembering about Smiling as a form of Service to God, my heart was moved. The following morning, I smiled at the first old grandpa and he smiled back. 1 down! Along the park, I smiled to two more grandmas and they greeted back.3 down! And so on. It went well on the days that followed. I have realized the essence of smiling to strangers for the joy echoes back,doubling it and vice versa.It has reminded me of another expression of humility to new friendship and understanding. It also caters a warm heart radiating readiness to help.Smiling envelopes us with peace from those around.
It feels really good to praise the Lord initially with a smile upon waking up. It becomes true service to Him when we share it heartily to others without choosing or judging whom to smile to.
Proverbs 15:13- A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
