What's in Your Pocket?

Last week my school had Fox in Socks Day to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday.  It is pretty exciting for elementary students to wear crazy socks to school, but when the teachers dress up too, it's just over the top exciting! One of my students commented to me as she entered the classroom and saw my crazy socks, “Well aren't you in a good mood this morning.” It was a funny remark coming from a second grader, but also a very wise remark as well. 

People pay attention to what you wear.  They pay attention to how you react to things. 

What we wear really does make a difference on how others perceive us. Do you remember the song from when you were little:

I've got something in my pocket that belongs across my face. 

 I keep it very close at hand in a most convenient place.  

I'm sure you couldn't guess it if you guessed a long, long while. 

So I'll take it out and put it on. It's a great big happy smile!

Proverbs 15:13 says:

 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

So many people cross your path each and every day. We have the opportunity to bring joy to others by sharing a smile with them or maybe even an encouraging word. People can’t always see our socks, but they can see our smiles.  What will you portray to others today?