When you think of the word sparkle… what are the first images that come to mind? Maybe a woman’s evening dress with its glistening sequins… so stunning, but more than that, the sparkling glitter affects us! Or consider one of those fireworks sparklers, it ignites, we wave it back and forth and showers of sparks fill the air. We are caught up in the dazzling display as it radiates energy.

Then we find people that seem to have a personal charisma. They always seem to have a bright happy outlook on life. They lift our spirit, affecting our psyche and we feel good. It is a personality sparkle which gives out energy vibes.

Even the Bible has something to say on this subject, (Prov.17:22). A happy, cheerful person gives out good vibes to others, it is like a healing medicine. The person with a crushed spirit has the reverse effect, not only on themselves, but others too. It dries up the bones or saps us of vitality, strength and spark.

A final word… of course there are times when we all experience sadness, but this should not be confused with having an attitude which is cheerful and rises above life’s problems. Jesus talked about this as a joy which is ours to have, and it can actually be our strength. So then… BE HAPPY & KEEP SPARKLING!

Ref. Neh. 8:10, John 15:11. NIV.