In the Palm of His Hand

"In the same way, let your light shine before men,
that they may see your good work, and glorify your
Father in Heaven." MATTHEW 5:16


One of the things Aunty Dorothy had the great knack of doing was making people smile.
It was impossible to feel discouraged, afraid or angry when she was around. I guess that's why I miss her so much. She did this, many a time, when we were children, by teaching us little songs to sing. Remember this one:

"Let the sunshine in, face it with a grin
Smilers never lose and frowners never win.
So let the sunshine in, face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sunshine in."

Aunty Dorothy knew well where to find that sunshine. It came from having the Lord Jesus living in her heart. She showed me how to find it too. Yet there are so many adults and children who haven't found it yet, so it's up to us to show them how. How do we do this? Well, it starts with a smile!!


I THINK IF I.

I think if I were Nancy with lessons hard to learn
I'd do the very best I could, the highest marks to learn.
Not throw the hateful book away, and to my play things turn.

I think if I were Maisie with some winsome face and smile,
I wouldn't quarrel with my friends and be not speaking all the while.
I'd be the same to everyone and live up to my smile.

I think if I were Johnnie, playing a game of ball.
I'd drop the bat at once and run, should my Mum chance to call.
The boy who answers to His name is manliest of all.

I think if I were Billie with errands to be done,
I'd finish everyone of them, before the sun was down.
And be the little businessman and brighten work with fun.

I think if I were Betty with a tiny sister Sue
I'd take her for a walk with me, I'd pet her, wouldn't you.
I'd never say, she dragged along, as some big sisters do.

I think, just listen children, if I were a child today,
I'd scatter joy and happiness, and sunshine all the way.
I'd make the very best of life, at home, at school, at play.