1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK
If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind, I will not respond in a like manner.
2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY ‘ENEMY’
If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand “enemy” could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker, a stranger, or someone who used to be a friend. It could even be me.
3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY
I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.
4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE
I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.
5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE
I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way… not only for the person that wronged me, but forgive myself for wronging another.
6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING KIND FOR SOMEONE, (BUT I WILL DO IT IN SECRET)
I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another. I won’t tell people what I did because the blessing is not in uplifting myself for doing something but in God allowing me to be able to help another.
7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED
I will practice the golden rule. “Do Unto others as I would have them do unto me”- with EVERYONE I encounter. I will remember that we all have bad days and sometimes we say things we don’t really mean but can’t take back. I won’t hold a bad day against someone when they might lash out at me.
8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED
My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life. In just being there for them, God also blesses me and I am encouraged because I know God is near.
9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY
I will eat less, I will eat better, I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my body. I will love me for me, and I will remember that not all will want me or love me, and I will be content in that.
10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY
I will spend a little more time in prayer today. I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational. I will find a quiet place (at some point during this day) and listen to God’s voice. I will know that I am not alone, that God is always present. I will know that I cannot change what has already happened but that I can place all things in my life in God’s hands and allow His will to be done. I will put my total trust in God, have faith in Him, and I will be still and listen.
Remember, today is a gift from God so treat it preciously.
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