Proverbs 15:13. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.”
THE FACE. The windows to the soul open – gradually – a little light enters The door to the world opens – widely – to the fullest extent The safety valve opens – uncontrollably – scenting good and bad signals Messages fly to the control center – a new day has come – light has entered the world.
Images and movement pass in front of the window – impressions are made Sounds of joy or sorrow, meaningful or inane come through the door – communication Unseen the atoms move past the safety valve – decisions are made
Flashing impressions, quick decisions affect each other – a new day begins
Through every hour of every day, the inner man is expressed – outwardly seen Widely opened windows or windows tightly shut – each gives a message The door opened wide, curved up or down expresses plainly – joy or sorrow The real person cannot hide for long – the countenance reveals and expresses – me.
The cheerful countenance is the revelator of my heart – hopefully, contagious joy A load is lifted, someone’s day seems shorter, the burdens less – look at the face The spirit soars, the soul sings, the body straightens – the heart is exposed Blessings are passed on, communication brings understanding – gladness reigns.
Eyes are partially closed; the valve is pointed downward – an unanswered problem exists The doors droop silencing the song, body language reveals one thing – concern The “comely parts” are not comely, the “inner willy” is seriously at work – conscience The expressive parts send their messages to all around –clearly.
“Let the wicked forsake his way” – and the windows open wide – to light “The unrighteous man his thoughts” – the doors open – to confession and praise “Let him return unto the Lord” – the valve points upward – to God “Abundantly pardon” – the confession, the forsaking of sin leads the way – to joy.
“Father, I know each waking moment can be an opportunity to send a message to others, to me and especially to You. I wake and see the light and am made aware ‘God has given me a new day.’ I talk to Linda and then to others and am aware this is a new opportunity. I speak the words of the Gospel and people watch my face and hands, and listen and form opinions – and make decisions. Help me to send a good message through my face. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”