Earlier
today I went outside to find my smile. I had lost it somewhere and I
thought that maybe it had slipped out the door when I wasn't looking.
As
I stepped outside I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunshine.
It was so bright, I had to close my eyes for a minute. I could
immediately feel the warmth of the rays on my face. I remained
for a moment just basking in the glow.
The air was fresh and cool,
inviting me to take a deep breath. And so I inhaled.... Clean,
life-giving oxygen quickly filled my lungs. Seconds later I
exhaled... toxic carbon dioxide leaving my body.
I
started to relax.
As I focused on my breathing, I pictured the cells
down deep inside of me receiving the fresh oxygen. They began to
heal, renew, and regenerate, restoring balance to my body.
A
quiet whisper reminded me that I also needed to spend some time today
with the Son. Stand in the brilliance of His light and feel the warmth
of His love on my face.
As I began to meditate on His goodness, my
focus turned once again to my breathing.
I began to inhale His
everlasting life~ joy, strength, peace, love.
With the urge to
exhale, I felt myself releasing anxiety, frustration, heartache, fear.
And
somewhere down deep inside, the cells of my heart began to heal,
renew, and regenerate, bringing much-needed restoration and balance.
Then
I found it... my smile. It was there with the Son all along.
