Smile, someone is watching!

As I was driving to Starbuck's earlier, I noticed how many people look so unhappy on the road. I'm sure some of these folks are:
1. experiencing difficulties, hardships, sufferings, or afflictions
2. hate their jobs
3. worrying about the economy & state of the world
4. in horrible relationships
5. lost in their sin without a personal relationship with Jesus

If you are in group (1) I have no glib and superficial advice. I'm so sorry you are hurting and my prayers are with you in this time of difficulty.
If you are in group (2) remember jobs pay bills so you can find fulfillment in other arena's of life.
If you are in group (3) Jesus commands us not to worry. Maybe you need to fast from TV and all the excessive bad news and focus on Philippians 4:8 for several weeks. Write it out and put it on the mirror, refrigerator, dashboard, etc.
If you are in group (4) work harder at making that relationship healthy and if you still think it's horrible AND ESPECIALLY IF IT IS AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP get out. I'm not telling people to divorce, I'm simply saying that life is too short to be miserable.
If you are in group (5) you really need Jesus friend! Admit you are a sinner to God. Acknowledge that Jesus died for you personally. Ask God to forgive you of all sin and commit to stop sinning. Allow Jesus to become your LORD and Savior. Pray: God forgive me and save me today. I give you my life and ask Jesus Your only Son to take over my life. I give it to Him. Amen.
Come to church with us and you'll find out more!
Merry Christmas.

P.S. Maybe you're not unhappy or in any of those situations listed above. If you are saved and happy, SMILE because someone is watching.