Look Up!

Have you ever been to the dentist? What a traumatic experience it can be! You’re lying back in the dentist’s chair with mouth open wide. You have no where to go. You can’t speak and your discomfort is certainly not being eased by the dentist’s off-key rendition of Broadway show tunes. You could close your eyes and imagine a gentle brook babbling in the midst of a lush green field but the thought of sharp metallic instruments prodding your teeth and gums encourages an alertness like you’ve never experienced. You have nothing to do but look up.

There are many times in life when we find ourselves in the dentist’s chair – vulnerable and helpless while being prodded by the antics of the world. We search for escape but the realities of the situation seem to hold us hostage with no where to go and no where to look … but up. 

What better direction to look! 

Look up to the One who already knows our troubles and needs.

Look up to the One who can give us comfort and relieve our pain in times of distress. 

Look up to the One who holds tomorrow and all of life in the palm of His hand. He is our answer. He is our help.

So when you find yourself in the dentist’s chair of life, 

Don’t stress.

LOOK UP!!

Isaiah 41:10 – So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Psalm 33:20 – We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.

Psalm 46:1 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – Jesus

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Let It Go

Cast off your burdens:

Hurl away your troubles;

Force out your worries;

Get rid of all your cares;

Abandon them into the hands of the Father –

No strings attached,

No fingers crossed,

No take backs,

No 50/50 split –

Let it all go.

Then,

Walk away;

Don’t look back;

Keep pushing forward;

Enjoy the peaceful rest while HE carries the load –

No strings attached,

No fingers crossed,

No give backs;

No 50/50 split –

He will take it all.

 

And the peace of God,

which surpasses all understanding,

will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬

Be Kind

There are a multitude of reasons to be anxious these days. And more and more people are stressed beyond what they can bear. So remember –

Be kind.

Your kindness can make all the difference.

 

A Year of Smiles – Days 306 and 307

Reason to SMILE #306: THE DRIVE HOME

Sometimes you have those days when you can’t seem to catch your breath, when the work hits you as soon as you walk in the door and it doesn’t stop ’til, well – it doesn’t stop. You simply have to get to a point where you say, “Enough. This will have to wait until tomorrow.” So, you dog-ear a page, turn a document sideways in the file, save your open computer files, grab your purse and run.

No! Don’t answer that ringing phone. Don’t look back at those unopened emails. Just go! Get in your car and go.

Ahhhh! As you drive away, the stresses of work grow smaller and smaller. Your headache begins to fade and your attitude gradually adjusts. Although your stomach is loudly reminding you of your missed lunch break, you still cannot help but SMILE. You are on your way home.

And when you get there, you can sit back, relax and enjoy…

Reason to SMILE #307: A COKE AND A NUTTY BUDDY

After supper, of course! 😉

Yep. Sometimes you just need an extra jolt of sugar and caffeine to bring out that SMILE!!

Don’t worry.

After my busy day, not even this could keep me from sleeping tonight.

Zzzzzzzzzz!