Matthew 6:34

So don't worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

I've been having a time of it the past couple of weeks with my little ones who are growing and changing and challenging their momma :) Having three blessings ages four and under can definitely challenge that meek and quiet spirit that Teri Maxwell www.titus2.com so thoughtfully and gently reminds us to have.  This morning, during my devotion time, He showed me that I should smile because He loves me and my little ones.    I realize no matter what the challenges, a happy heart will produce a happy face which in turn will spread happiness. 

In Proverbs 4:12-23 it speaks about "above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do." So powerful!  As wives & mothers, this is such a powerful verse.  Sometimes I wonder if we truly realize how important we are as wives & mothers and how much God loves us to have given us this role.  He truly believes in us and so we should believe in ourselves too!

In our family devotion book it prompted me to think: "Do you spread happiness and goodwill with cheerful face? Or do you spread unhappiness and depression with scowls and frowns? What you feel in your heart usually shows on your face, so it's important to keep your heart right with the Lord.  Before facing the world each day, spend time with God."

That really spoke to me because it has been brought to my attention before that though I will do things and serve my family, my husband etc. when I do it with a look of resentment or annoyance it's as if I haven't even done it at all because they feel what I am feeling!  This doesn't mean we can never have those days when things get to us, but to learn to rely on God and lean on Him during those times so the smile can return to our hearts and our faces so we can love and cherish the husband and children that God so graciously gifted us with.

Proverbs 15:13

A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.

In Christ!

SMILE......GOD LOVES YOU!

Our Miracle Babies when they were 2 months old!

 Papi and the younger ones!  Look at those beautiful Smiles!!

 Cruz with big sisters Catherine and Barbara!  We miss you Barbara!  Go Navy!!!!

Smile!  We are so blessed!