I know most of us find the tons of junk email we get everyday a little annoying. Many avoid it by having it immediately sent to trash mail "Never Neverland". I am one of the few who love to get it. It’s easy to tell pretty quickly what is real junk; but, occasionally, you find jewels among the garbage. Sometimes, you will find a poem, video, or inspirational message that makes your heart smile, and you just have to pass it on. Here’s one that has been around awhile, but is good advice for anyone to have a great day.
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The 7 "Ups" of Life
1. Wake Up
Decide to have a good day.
"Today is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24
2. Dress Up
2. Dress Up
The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.
A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man
looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7
3. Shut Up
3. Shut Up
Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one
mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking.
"He who guards his lips guards his life, but he
who speaks rashly will come to ruin." Proverbs 13:3
"Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise."
Proverbs 19:20
4. Stand Up
4. Stand Up
… for what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap
a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..."
Galatians 6:9-10
5. Look Up
5. Look Up
… to the Lord.
“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
6. Reach Up
… for something higher. Always try to better yourself. Have FAITH.
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
7. Lift Up
7. Lift Up
… your prayers.
"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done." Philippians 4:6
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My prayer for all of you today is that you feel the power of change that these 7 "Ups" can make, and that God bless you with a new perspective in your life.
3 comments:
I would like to commend you for your photography and the content of your messages, they are quality and very touching. I include them in my quiet time and find them a joy. God bless you as you lift up His Name.
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