Always Smiling

Today as I saw my kids' excitement for school, I smiled. The anticipation we all face when we're looking forward to something new and exciting can't help but burst out into smiles. We count down while counting the hours and minutes in anticipation. If only we had this same excitement and smile when we faced the hard times that come our way. I am reminded in James 1:2, "to count it all joy when you fall into various trials." This is no easy command. Really, count it all joy? We can do this only in His strength, knowing that the testing of our faith produces patience (Jms 1:3). If you're excited about something new you're about to face, or if you're suffering through a trial, remember to smile.