Watch the Smiles

Psalm 41:6

6And if he comes to see me, he speaks lies; His heart gathers iniquity to itself; When he goes out, he tells it.

Did you know that not everyone who comes to see you or inquires about you is your friend? Did you know that some people only desire to speak to you to find out what they can and then will speak against you at the first opportunity? Did you know that some people cheer inside when you are sick or trials have come your way? Not everyone who smiles at you is your friend. A real friend will want to be there for you in both your joy and your sorrow. Those who only delight to talk with you when trouble arises, be suspect. David knew this all very well. He fell ill and the minute he did, his enemies began to speak against him. Some even had the nerve to enter his presence for the purpose of speaking more ill will behind his back. The word says in Proverbs that to have a friend one must first show himself to be friendly. If you keep company such as this around you, it becomes very difficult to trust and to show yourself friendly. God watches our backs and shows us who these people are. But to think these people are harmless is a foolish deduction indeed. Having these people in your presence requires a constant pouring out to God to counteract what they are speaking against you. When God shows them to you and says remove them from your presence, it is wise to do so.

P.S. Get Your JOY In The Morning! LLC had the wonderful opportunity to co-sponsor along with Ratliff Events and Life Style Experts for the Arthritis Foundation's 2013 DC Purses for Power. Donating services and products wrapped as "the total package makeover inside and out" to raise money for arthritis awareness and treatment was a blessing! Thank you to Ratliff Events and Life Style Experts! And meeting the guest speaker, an icon, Ms. JC Hayward, DC's first female anchor was an honor! Thank God for divine connections!!!!