Do they Smile Back?
When you smile at a total stranger do they smile back?
When you assist an elderly or handicapped person in the store do they smile back?
When you pick up toy that a baby dropped while mom’s hands are full does she smile back?
When you offer to pay for the coffee behind you do you think they smile back?
When you show a random act of kindness to a stranger do you think they smile?
When you put a random thinking of you card in the mail for an inexpecting loved one do you think they smile?
Let’s ponder this thought for a moment. It doesn’t take a lot of money to share a simple act of kindness thus producing a smile on a loved one or a total stranger.
I have a challenge for you. Take time today to think about just one opportunity to share a random act of kindness to either someone you love or a total stranger.
You will find this random act will not only be a blessing to someone else, but you will be surprised the reward you will receive as well.
Friends, on this Valentine’s Day let’s take a moment to do something for someone that will make them smile.
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Published by Heidi Benson
I am a wife, mom, and daughter. I served in the United States Army, went to college, received a Batchelor's Degree in Criminology, homeschooled my daughter every year from start to finish, and now I am currently a daycare teacher's aide (soon to be a two-year-old teacher coming this fall).
I married my husband when he was in the United States Army so I have the unique knowledge of what it is like to be on both sides of a Military uniform.
While we were stationed in Germany, my daughter, who is 24 years old now, was born and I made the difficult decision to put my career on hold to be her mom.
The past 20 years have been wrought with many struggles but as a result of those struggles, this blog was created.
As the years passed and the struggle kept coming, I would say, "I'm not sure why we have to go through all of this, but if we have to then it is my desire to allow my story to serve as a means of encouragement to others so all this pain isn't for nothing."
The years passed and the struggles did not. However, I feel now is the time God wants me to share these stories of hardships with the hopes they provide encouragement to you if you are struggling in the same way. It is my prayer they will serve as a healing opportunity for you.
I want you to know you are not alone. There are others who know where you are and what you are feeling.
Cling to the hope this won't last forever and that God is standing beside you while He holds you up and dries your tears. He is showing you the way, you just need to follow Him.
Big Hugs, Heidi
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