Shining Lining

You know I’m partial to the “smile.” It’s been said it takes more muscles to frown than smile but, in truth, no one actually knows a definitive number! People don’t even have the same number of facial muscles, and some smiles are broader and wider than others. I suggest the Believer has the greater and more genuine cause to smile because the smile begins in the heart – a “shining lining” radiating from deep within. Enjoy this borrowed blessing!

 

"Shining Linings" by J. T. Bolding

Some garments have linings of silver – While others have linings of gold

And some are of fleece or of flannel – With colors, light, drab, bright or bold

Some linings are used for sheer beauty – While some are for warmth, I am told

Some serve to give shape to the garment – And some help to keep out the cold

Has Jesus been filling your life's way – With blessings so wondrously fair

And fitting the burdens you carry – To you with His infinite care

That others may know of His blessings – Bestowed upon you every mile

Just flash out the happiest linings – And let them show through in your smile