TOTD, June 23

A “Yes” Face

During Thomas Jefferson's presidency he and a group of travelers were crossing a river that had overflowed its banks. Each man crossed on horseback fighting for his life. A lone traveler watched the group traverse the treacherous river and then asked President Jefferson to take him across. The president agreed without hesitation, the man climbed on, and the two made it safely to the other side of the river where somebody asked him: "Why did you select the President to ask this favor?" The man was shocked, admitting he had no idea it was the President of the United States who had carried him safely across. "All I know," he said, "is that on some of your faces was written the answer 'No' and on some of them was the answer 'Yes.' His was a 'Yes' face." (A 'Yes' Face by Charles Swindoll )

It’s interesting to read President Jefferson’s “Yes” face as being told by this story. Sometimes we can see the people surround us with “ No” face or even we, ourselves are in that state as well: a “No” face. When people turn to us for help, what shall we say? What will our face say?
The bible reminds us to stay happy inside because it will reflect on the outer part, such as our face. To be happy at heart makes the face cheerful.
So, try to have a “Yes” face:). (-fon-)


A happy heart makes the face cheerful,
but heartache crushes the spirit.
--- Proverbs 15:13