{a smile} now.

A smile. 

It's a simple thing.

 Small and true and contagious.

Have you caught yourself smiling recently?

Has it caught you off guard?

I mean, things are crazy right now.

Confusing.

Worrisome.

And yet, you smiled.

And it was real.

Really real.

And, oh, it felt good.

Think about those moments.

What were the things that made such a smile...

that bubble of joy that came from your soul...

dance across your face?

Was it the laughter of a child nearby?

A sunny fall afternoon with the car windows down?

The first notes of your favorite song?

A glimpse of grace shown to you by a complete stranger?

What did you do when you realized that, 

despite your troubles and fears and the present-weighing-you-down,

you were smiling?

From your soul? 

I hope you stopped.
And thought. 
And thanked God for such a gift at a time like this. 
And smiled. 
Again.

The Lord is my strength and shield.
    I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
    I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.   

~Psalm 28:7

Many blessings,
Deni :)