It’s a new day, a new month, a new year, a new decade!
I like new. I especially enjoy the dawn of a new day. A fresh start, a new beginning, an opportunity to make today wonderful.
If you commit to the following 11 things, you will see your life change for the better and experience life abundantly!
1) PRAY: Find time in your day to spend with God, just the two of you. Read your Bible, listen to Praise music, talk to Him from your heart. That is what He desires. Then throughout your day, pray constantly by being your best. Smile. Encourage. Speak only kind words, encouraging words, leaving all gossip and rudeness behind. Get control of your thought life, refuse to worry or harbor bitterness. This is a life of prayer.
2) Communicate: gently, consistently and clearly. Even the best communicators look for ways to improve! Never assume anyone can read your mind…
3) Love-unconditionally: Love is a choice. If we fail to exercise love on a daily basis in our lives, we miss out on God’s best for us.
4) Listen: to what God is trying to tell you. Be still. Listen to those around you, without judgement, or quick answers, just listen.
5) Enjoy: all that is good in your life. Little things, big things, everything!
6) Cherish: your time, your family, your life, the season you are currently residing in. Whatever you are doing, do it in the spirit of excellence.
7) Give: as much as possible. Being a giver is simply awesome!
8) Receive: all that God has for you. Open your arms big, for the blessings He has will fill you up to overflowing. Let Him in.
9) Understand: there is no one on earth like you. You are unique and made you for a wonderful purpose. Walk in your purpose, fulfill what you were born to do-with all that is in you!
10) Let go: of all negativity, discouragement, bitterness. Make room for all the Light waiting to rush in.
11) Rejoice: in the Lord always and all ways!
Instead of saying, “they grow up too fast”
I’m going to say, “cherish every moment, even the challenging ones!”
Instead of saying, “time goes by so quickly”
I’m going to say, “I am moving in the right direction at the correct speed!”
Instead of saying, “What am I doing here (physically, spiritually, emotionally, etc.)?”
I am going to ask God to use me right where I am.
What will you say instead of saying what you’ve been saying?!
Life Lesson #5
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Notice I didn’t say, treat others the way they treat you!
In living a life of love, it’s imperative to treat others (all others) with extravagant love. Because we know that when they hurt us, talk bad about us, or for some reason, dislike us God will take care of it. No need for us to get defensive, upset or angry (I have learned that for some reason, this leaves the person surprised-this could be your segue to talk to them about Jesus!) for we reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7).
In your everyday life, treat those that you work with, live with, go to school or church with and others you encounter each day with respect, integrity and love. Be careful what you say to them and what you say about them. Keep it positive, keep it heartfelt.
It all comes back to you!
More life lessons:
~Spend more time with those who make you smile and less time with those who attempt to suck the life out of you!
~Those who gossip to you will also gossip about you. Steer clear!
~Treat every interaction with another person as an opportunity to make a positive impact in both your lives.
~Don’t be surprised when people don’t treat you well. The greatest person who ever lived-Jesus Christ-was treated like a criminal. It’s all in the way you react to it. Father, forgive them…..
~If you desire to be be blessed, be a blessing.
~Give it all to God, stay busy doing His work
What’s a life lesson you have learned?
Are you a nice person?
I find it takes little effort for people to be courteous. A smile, a greeting, a word of encouragement, a listening ear.
Whatever we invite into our lives will eventually make a home there, if we allow it.
What are you inviting in? What are you allowing to flow out?
It actually takes more energy to be rude or unkind. And the negativity that accompanies that energy breeds more negativity in your life.
Make an effort to allow your light to shine. By doing so you will bless others and open yourself up to receive the blessings that are waiting for you!
Never underestimate the power of love, even in its simplest form.
Happy New Year!
I know, I am a few days late!! Hey, it’s still a new year!!
I thought I would spread the joy out, so you wouldn’t be inundated with celebrations all in one day!
Here are some things that everyone should add to their list of things to accomplish in the next 12 months: (yes, purposefully I do avoid the word resolution!) I enjoy other words such as vision, goals, life changes, new directions, etc.
1. Serve. This comes in many forms as not everyone can serve in the same capacity. Serve in your home. Serve family members by doing various things for them with love. This teaches your children to serve by example. It is important to serve others by opening your home (no matter the size) to your community for meetings, gatherings or other types of events! Serve in your church, your community, your city, your world. Make no excuse this year. You have time, find it! There is something you can do, do it!
2. Mentor. Find one person, I like to do this unofficially! What that means is that I do not make a big deal of it, no announcement, no hoopla! At work, in the neighborhood, at church, or wherever God leads me, I seek out someone who needs encouragement, direction, accountability. I believe we were meant for relationship, first with God, then with one another. We need each other.
3. Watch Your Words. I know I harp on this and that is because of its importance. In Ephesians 4:29 it says: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” This is difficult for most people. We must obey what the Bible says-it’s very clear! So, no gossiping, no cussing, no rudeness, no sarcasm, no judging, no lying, you get the picture! Try it for 30 days, it’s very cleansing for the soul!
Is there anything that you are doing different than last year that you would like to share?
