"Sarah then said, 'God has given me cause to laugh, and all who hear of it will laugh with me.'" - Genesis 21:6 

We were kneeling before the tabernacle. Both silent, alone in our thoughts, yet present with the Lord. 

The array of flowers surrounding the Lord's house was astonishingly beautiful, lending to the serenity of the moment. 

After a while, she leaned over to me and commented about how the flowers were so nice. She even mentioned that she is normally allergic to flowers but was astonished that these did not bother her. 

I was silent for a bit, then slowly turned to her and said in a somber tone, "they're plastic." After a brief pause, she burst out laughing, and I, of course, joined her because of the levity of the moment and the expression on her face! 

How often do you get pulled into a situation that turns out to not be what it appeared to be? With "fake news" being such a catchphrase these days, how often have you chased something or shared something that turned out to not be true? How did you handle the situation? 

Turn to God. He caused you to laugh, and loves to laugh with you! Amen. 

TAGS: Inspiration, Story

When you get what you want in your struggle for self 
And the world makes you king for a day 
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself 
And see what that man has to say. 

For it isn't your father, or mother, or wife 
Whose judgment upon you must pass 
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life 
Is the one staring back from the glass. 

Some people may think you a straight-shooting chum 
And call you a wonderful guy 
But the guy in the glass says you're only a bum 
If you can't look him straight in the eye. 

He's the fellow to please -- never mind all the rest 
For he's with you, clear to the end 
And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test 
If the man in the glass is your friend. 

You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years 
And get pats on the back as you pass 
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears 
If you've cheated the man in the glass. 

--The Man in the Glass, author unknown 

TAGS: Reflection