Smile Up

In the few emails my brother and I have sent to each other (we talk on the phone more than email) Frank has put "Smile Up" as the last thing in the email. I've always liked the phrase. I've used it myself in email and such. But I don't think I really got it until today!
I knew that Frank was saying "Smile up to God", but I think I finally got the significance of it. I was sitting here at my desk at work, no phone calls coming in, and I was reading some friends' blogs. All good things in them. One friend had song lyrics by my brother, Frank. My mind for some reason went to that phrase Frank uses, "Smile Up". I kept reading blogs and "Smile Up" kept coming to my mind. I did. Literally, I close my eyes, took a deep breath, leaned my head back and smiled UP! I cleared my mind except for thinking of smiling at God and I was filled with joy and peace. In fact, I think I might have giggled a little!
I was having a bad day today. I had to wake up early to take Chad to the airport for a 4 day business trip, I have sinus pressure/pain, I'm fighting a cold or something, I'm now at work, our house isn't sold yet...the list could go on. But instead of letting the list ramble on and my spirit fall deeper into the pit, I smiled up.
I hope that I can remember next time I'm feeling depressed or overwhelmed to take a few seconds or minutes to smile up at God and remember that He is in control and He will never let me go. Now that's something to smile about!
No, thinking about God's awesomeness and love doesn't take our problems away, but it sure does make them seem like something I can handle with God at my side!

Well...Smile Up. Let God pour Himself out on your soul! And I mean literally look God square in the face and SMILE!