TEN WAYS TO HAVE A BLESSED DAY

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.

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 or stranger.

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.

TODAY I will go the extra mile. . . I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.

TODAY I will forgive. . . I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.

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.

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.

TODAY I will raise the spirits of some who is discouraged. . My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life.

TODAY I will nurture by body . . . I will eat less . . . I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my body.

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.