Rules for a Blessed Day

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10 RULES FOR A BLESSED DAY

1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK . . .

If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind, I

will not respond in alike 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

afamily member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger

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.

6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING KIND FOR SOMEONE,

(BUT I WILL DO IT INSECRET . . . )

I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of 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.

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.

9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY . . .

I will eat less . . . I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God

for my body.

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.

Luke 10:27

He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all

Your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love

Your neighbor as yourself.'"