FACES

As I looked at the faces of my grandchildren ,
running to meet me at the airport, I saw happiness,
eagerness, joy. Each one was eager to carry something
Caroline carried my flowered bag- Andrew carried
Harry's back pack, Brennan carried my camera bag.
We were going to stay at their home for four and one
half days. Later on I noted other facial expressions
which told me what was going on in their minds.
Andrew had an inquisitive look when he asked me a
question. Brennan had a determined look when he
was tearing open the wrapping paper on his birthday
gifts. Caroline had a teasing look when she
interrupted the game that was being played.

We went to ChunkeCheeses for Brennan's birthday.
So many people ...so many faces. As I watched the
crowd I noted faces with furrows of anxiety written
over their brows, eyes searching for peace, weary
expressions on their faces. I thought about the
multitude of people in this world. I thought about
how Jesus loves them and is not willing that any
should perish but all have eternal life.

Once I heard the expression that "our eyes are the
window of our souls." When Moses came down
from the mountain from the presence of God, his
face shone . When we ask Jesus into our life He gives
us a new spirit. From that Spirit of Christ in us shines
the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

My prayer: Dear Lord, Please help me to not let the
cares, trials and sorrows of this life so cloud up the
expressions of my soul so that others cannot see the
glory of the face of Jesus Christ in my eyes.