SMILE AT SOMEONE TODAY
A smile is a small thing, but small things often carry great weight. It costs nothing, requires no explanation, and yet it can quietly change the tone of a moment. In a world that feels tense, hurried, and divided, a simple smile can become an act of grace—a brief reminder that we still see one another as human.
The Gospel calls us to be clothed with kindness and humility, to let gentleness shape the way we move through the world (Colossians 3:12). Kindness is not always loud or dramatic. Sometimes it is as simple as meeting someone’s eyes and offering a warm expression that says, you matter; you are not invisible.
You never know what burden another person is carrying. The cashier may be weary, the stranger in the waiting room anxious, the neighbor discouraged beyond what they can say. The Word of God reminds us that a joyful heart brings healing, while heaviness weighs the spirit down (Proverbs 17:22). A smile cannot fix everything, but it can lift the edge of sorrow for a moment—and sometimes that moment is enough to help someone keep going.
Jesus moved through the world with compassion. He noticed people others overlooked. He welcomed children, touched the untouchable, and spoke gently to the broken. Though the Gospels do not record His facial expressions, His life reveals a Savior who drew people near rather than pushing them away (Matthew 9:36). It is not hard to imagine that His presence carried warmth, not coldness.
Smiling at someone today is not about pretending life is easy. It is about choosing kindness in the middle of difficulty. It is a quiet way of resisting cynicism and fear. It is a reminder that love can still be practiced in ordinary places—grocery store aisles, parking lots, hospital corridors, church foyers.
So smile at someone today. Let it be a small offering of peace, a gentle witness to the grace you have received. The world does not need more anger; it needs more light. Sometimes that light begins with something as simple as a smile.
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Lord, soften our hearts and open our eyes to those around us. Teach us to reflect Your kindness in small, everyday ways, and use even a simple smile to bring comfort and hope to others. In Jesus’ name, amen.
BDD
