It's been awhile I know, and I want to make this at least a weekly blog and eventually a daily one.....one step at a time. I hope you are all doing well and enjoying this HOT summer. :)
So, today I'm pondering this thing....When I'm walking down the snack isle at the grocery store, how are the people around me perceiving me? What does my expression say about me?
Before school ended I was at an open house for my son, and I caught a glimpse of someone I went to high school with. Eyebrows narrowed, lips pursed,walking swiftly down the halls with 2 curly haired boys 3 strides behind. The snapshot stuck in my mind and I kept asking myself, "why is she so angry?". A list of possibilities began to form in my mind and my day went on.
Back here, to the snack isle...As I'm speedily pushing my oversized "family Cart" loaded down with loud chaps and necessities, I see faces looking at me, and when I make eye contact they do the most puzzling thing! They jerk their attention in another direction, and not just one person, please know....everyone I'm encountering.
Wow, now I'm suddenly aware that my face is reflecting something other than what I'm feeling! The girl with pursed lips flashes in my mind. I'm her! We are the same vision to this snack isle!And now I know these people are trying to figure out what I'M upset about!
The answer dear friends, this day was NOTHING. The trip was smooth, I had the Lord on my mind, I had Joy. Unfortunately, no one would have guessed it. Here is a mental picture for ya
Now isn't that how we all want to be greeted on a Wednesday morning!
I want to ALWAYS reflect the joy of Christ. It should be evident on my countenance, and my goal this week is to make myself aware of my express.
Our face can invite or reject people, and as a believer we should be inviting all to partake in the joy of being set free, through Christ.
What about you? do you have any "face" stories?
