Two days ago, my mind was opened as I listened to Joyce Meyer webcast. She urged us to smile more often and purposely form a habit of smiling. Simply because when we are smiling, we are sending signals to our body that everything is gonna be alright. Furthermore, smiles unlock the fountain of joy in our soul.
The joy, will be our strength. Strength to handle a busy day in the office, strength to persevere during hard times, and strength to soar above 1001 problems in our lives.
The message was short. Straight forward. Yet eye-opening.
It convicted me to smile more often... Really, it's just that simple! I need to learn to enjoy my life and be glad.
So that night I told myself to keep on smiling, regardless of circumstances. After all, gladness should not be dictacted by our circumstances. Gladness should be something that bubbles out of our soul. Yes, we might be facing difficulties or we might be fighting with so many problems... but still be rejoicing, knowing that all things work together for good for those who love God.
But let's not forget, to be glad is a choice...! I can choose to rejoice always, or remain sulky for the rest of the day, for the rest of the month, or for the rest of the year...
I choose to smile.
And the moment I made this choice, a song jumped into my mind. "Senyummu bunga, di musim cerah. Matamu surya, memancar ramah." I feel like God is pointing this lyric to me in a very special way. It's just like He's telling me gently that He longs to see me smiling and rejoicing in His love, again and again...
God, even in the midst of my turmoils and tears, I will choose to smile, for You.
I hear a soft whisper from heaven, "Senyummu... bunga di musim cerah."
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