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Today's ScriptureJacob said, “Please. If you can find it in your heart to welcome me, accept these gifts. When I saw your face, it was as the face of God smiling on me.”

Genesis 33:10, MSG

The Smile of God

Uniquely Made Team, in Genesis 33, as a little boy, Joseph saw his uncle Esau forgive his father’s wrongs, show him mercy, and be kind to his entire family. He knew that his father had cheated

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 Esau. He saw his uncle being good to someone who didn’t deserve it. He saw Esau being the smile of God, and that took root in Joseph’s heart. Fast forward to Genesis 45 where Joseph, now the prime minister of Egypt, forgives his brothers who sold him into slavery and thirteen years of misery. Treating them with kindness and caring for their families, Joseph became the smile of God.

How you treat people who have hurt you sets an example for your children. If they see you being hateful, holding grudges, making disparaging remarks, they’ll grow up doing the same things. But when they see you being merciful and kind to somebody who hurt you, not only are you passing the test, but your children will follow in your footsteps. More than your words, your example makes an indelible impact on your children. You’re teaching them to be the smile of God.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You for all of the times when You have loved me and smiled on me when I deserved neither. Help me to be forgiving, merciful, and kind to those who have done wrong to me. I want to be Your smile to those who don’t deserve it and an example to anyone

who is watching. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Have a blessed and thabkful Thursday!✝️🦋🥰🙏🏾