Good Morning Friends! Thankfully loved by Him, Tuesday! Cooper is out of school today, so Papa has his favorite helper! I’m not sure who was more excited Papa or Cooper, but I do know who was quite mad about the whole deal! Oh my, Miss Katy wanted to stay with Papa too and she did not hold back on her emotions one little bit. I grabbed my robe and ran outside to say hi to her…..Well, let’s say it was definitely a one way conversation and Katy was not a part of it! From the confines of her car seat she did not even look up at me when I excitedly called her name, waving like only a crazy Nana can…..she sat perfectly still and glared at me…eyes squinted, mouth stern and stiff….a look, that to anyone but a Nana, could have actually seemed hostile! Bless her heart she just does not understand why Cooper can stay with Papa, but she can’t….she loves going to Grammi’s (where she stays while mommy works), but it’s just the thought of missing out on Papa fun. I keep seeing that look on Katy’s precious face……Katy, just a young child, doesn’t understand……but how about us…..How often do our faces display an attitude that is not becoming…..hostile….unwelcoming….When our Heavenly Father looks at us, what does HE see? I know that we can’t be running around grinning from ear to ear all the time….but did you know that it is proven that smiling makes us feel better! More importantly than sporting a smile on our face is what our heart looks like….When our Heavenly Father looks into our hearts, what does He see? Does He see unselfishness or greed? Does He see envy or encouragement? Does He see anger or self-control? Does He see trust or stress? Every day we encounter situations that may be stressful, hurting, promote anger, cause worry…..how we handle these situations depends on what is in our hearts……Does He see love? If our hearts reflect HIS love we have everything we need to get through the worst of situations (even if it means not staying with Cooper and Papa)! His love is our strength, our guidance, our hope…..our everything! Father, remove our pouting faces, fill our hearts with YOU, and help us to share Your love….Father when people look at us….let them see You. Thanksgiving and Praise to You, our Loving Father!
The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simple hearted; when I was in great need, He saved me….I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord. Psalm 116:5-6 & 17. Co not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29. A happy heart makes the faith cheerful. Proverbs 15:13. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 15:30. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13.
Love you all!
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