A Right Smart
A right smart of water flows over Niagara Falls. On this rainy, windy day, the amount of water seemed far more than usual.
Many people have never heard this expression. It has nothing to do with how smart we are. Rather, it means a large amount.
If I own a right smart of something, I own a lot.
For example, I have a lot of:
- Cousins (I love all of you.)
- International friends (I love you too.)
- Allergies (I don’t love you. Please go away.)
If I give a right smart, I give a lot, such as:
- Food to people who visit our home
- Children’s books to new parents
- Gifts to organizations that help people in need
I have no control over a right smart that happens to me:
- Trouble
- Illness
- Duties
I do have control over my:
- Patience
- Kindness
- Love
To let go and let God have control is a right smart better than any decision I can make.
“God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!” (Ephesians 3:20-21 MSG).
Thanks to Laura Claycomb for the suggestion.
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