What IF…

 If is a tiny word, but it can have big implications.

We can use if to make excuses: I would exercise more often if …

We can use if to blame others: If only my brother hadn’t crushed my spirit by telling me how worthless I was…

We can use if to worry about things that may never happen: What if I show my work to someone and they hate it, or they rip it to shreds, or they tell me I don’t have talent …

But what if …

we used if to think and act in positive ways?

• What if I smiled at everyone I meet today?
• What if I said thank you to everyone who serves or helps me?
• What if I can make someone’s day by saying something kind?
• What if I laughed more?
• What if I changed up my routine?
• What if I read more and watched TV less?
• What if I refused to check my phone while conversing with family members?
• What if a paycheck doesn’t define my value?
• What if I thanked my spouse for all he or she does for me?
• What if I made that phone call I’ve been avoiding?
• What if I invited people over even when my house wasn’t perfect?
• What if I said Yes instead of giving in to fear?
• What if I said No instead of giving in to guilt?
• What if I dropped in on a friend or neighbor?
• What if I sent someone a cheery card?
• What if I sent an encouraging text to someone I haven’t talked to lately?
• What if I stopped worrying about what other people think and sang out loud?
• What if I took my passions and talents seriously?
• What if others do like my art?
• What if my words, or music, or act of service made a difference in someone’s life?
• What if I chose to risk instead of playing it safe?
• What if I believed failure was not the end of the world?
• What if I got back on my feet and tried again?
• What if I believed it’s OK to not be perfect?
• What if I focus on the things I am thankful for, instead of the things that frustrate me?
• What if I stopped expecting others to satisfy the needs that only God can fill?
• What if I ignored the little voice that says I can’t and tried anyway?

If we filled our days with these kind of What Ifs…

I think the world would be a better place, don’t you?

I you agree, share this post with your friends. Who knows who might need an encouraging What If today.