I walked out my front door, proceeded down the street, glanced back at my house and smiled. The new cleaning solution I bought the other day, really worked- the green was gone.
I felt better about things and even the morning dog-walk (in August's heat and humidity) seemed better than usual. And I thought of the "Sermon on the mount" from the Bible....
Matthew, Chapter 5 (Rotherham's Emphasized Bible)
1 But, seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain,—and, when he had taken a seat, his disciples came unto him; 2 and, opening his mouth, he began teaching them, saying:—
Happy, the destitute, in spirit; for, theirs, is the kingdom of the heavens; 4 Happy, they who mourn; for, they, shall be comforted: 5 Happy, the meek; for, they, shall inherit the earth: 6 Happy, they who hunger and thirst for righteousness; for, they, shall be filled: 7 Happy, the merciful; for, they, shall receive mercy: 8 Happy, the pure, in heart; for, they, shall, see God: 9 Happy, the peacemakers; for, they, shall be, called sons of God: 10 Happy, they who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake; for, theirs, is the kingdom of the heavens. 11 Happy, are ye, whensoever they may reproach you and persecute you, and say every evil thing against you, falsely, for my sake: 12 Rejoice and exult, because, your reward, is great in the heavens; for, so, persecuted they the prophets who were before you.
Happiness shines. And the glory of it is reflected in a smile. You change inside and outside is never quite the same. God does that, HE changes you into someone better. Smile!
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