TEN GUIDELINES FROM GOD

Effective immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill my promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. Please, follow these 10 guidelines

1. QUIT WORRYING:

Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?

2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:

Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not your list. Put it on my to-do-list. Let me be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to me. And although my to-do-list is long, I am after all...God! I can take care of anything you put into my hands. In fact,

if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

3. TRUST ME:

Once you've given your burdens to me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on my list. Problem with finances? Put it on my list. Problems with your emotional roller-coaster? For my sake, put it on my list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.

4. LEAVE IT ALONE:

Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave me your burdens and I'm taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with me and forget about them. Just let me do my job.

5. TALK TO ME:

I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to me - often! I love you! I want to hear your voice. I want you to include me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having

a conversation with Me. I want to be your dearest friend.

6. HAVE FAITH:

I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in me that I know what I'm doing. Trust me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE:

You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.

8. BE PATIENT:

I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much. How can you be so impatient then when it takes me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in my timing, for my timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

9. BE KIND:

Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for my sake. I created each one of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical. Please, know I love each of your differences.

10. LOVE YOURSELF:

As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only - to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.

It makes my heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when things go wrong. You are very precious to me. Don't ever forget...

WHAT IS LIFE?

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Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is beauty, admire it.

Life is bliss, taste it.

Life is a dream, realise it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfill it.

Life is sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is life, fight for it.

|| Unknown

WALK A LITTLE SLOWER, DADDY

"Walk a Little slower, Daddy," said a little child so small.

I'm following in your footsteps and I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they're hard to see;

So walk a little slower Daddy, for you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up, you're what I want to be.

Then I will have a little child who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true;

So, walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you!

- Unknown

YOU'VE BEEN EVERYTHING TO ME

You've been everything to me: a father,

Teacher, playmate, model, conscience, friend.

Sometimes I'm not certain why you bother,

If your feelings on my words depend.

I know I haven't been the child I should:

Far from it, and I really can't say why.

I know exactly what I'd label good,

But in the real world something goes awry.

Underneath my actions there is love,

Gratitude, respect, and admiration.

Sometimes I don't know what I'm thinking of,

But I thank God you're in for the duration.

I'm sorry, sorry for the things I do,

But please believe I cherish Mom and you.

- Unknown

DAD

We may not shower him with praise

Nor mention his name in song,

And sometimes it seems that we forget

The joy he spreads as he goes along,

But it doesn’t mean that we don’t know

The wonderful role that he has had.

And away down deep in every heart

There’s a place that is just for Dad.....

 - Unknown

FATHER'S DAY: WITH GRATITUDE

There remaineth...a rest to the people of God || Heb 4:9
Sumzadong Vaiphei
1927 - 4 March 2012

A hundred years from now,

The thoughts would still be,

As fresh and truer still,

And I know this would never do,

But at least it is the beginning, dear father!

You may not have been the richest father,

But your love and concern was overflowing with richness!

You may not have been the wisest father,

But your thoughts and guidance were the best for me!

You may not have been the worldly ideal type,

But you were the ideal father for me!

I remember my tender young days,

When you hold me in your strong hands,

And we went to pick my tooth at the hospital,

Though it was painful,

I knew I would be okay because you were there with me.

When the school bells rang for the first time,

You were there with me,

In the hallowed halls of that big structure,

To assure me that it was okay to be awed and amazed!

Oh, dad! How time flies!

When I was ready to start a new life of my own,

You were there standing beside me,

Welcoming your "daughter" into our home,

With arms wide open and blessings on your lips.

When we were ready to welcome my first angel,

You were never far away.

Always a ready hand out-stretched,

More like a friend than a father!

Whenever life's difficulties and obstacles

Rose to unchain the melody of life,

You were always there, saying,

"Son, it is time to move on!"

And when God called you home,

I knew that the road ahead,

Would be much more difficult

Without you - your wisdom and guidance.

But deep inside me,

In the deepest senses of my being,

I know that you'll be with me, always,

Assuring, leading and guiding me!

Though the paths be difficult,

And the climb steep,

You will be egging me on,

As I take small faltering steps.

Dad, as I look back on the life that you lived,

So abundantly and so fully,

I'm so full of gratitude,

For being my father and making me your son!

Thanks, dad!

I'll forever remain grateful,

For making me, me!

And this song is for us both, dad-

There is a paradise of rest

On yonder tranquil shore,

Beyond the shadow and the gloom of night,

Where toil and tears are o’er.

Meet me there, oh, meet me there,

At the dawning of that morning bright and fair;

Meet me there, oh, meet me there,

In the land beyond the river meet me there.

There is a city crowned with light,

Its joy no tongue can tell;

For they who enter shall behold the King,

And in His presence dwell.

There is a crown laid up on high

That Christ the Lord will give

To those who patiently His coming wait,

And for His glory live.

Oh, then be faithful unto death,

Press on the heavenly way,

That we may enter through the gates of life

To realms of endless day.

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Composer: Fanny Crosby || Some hymnals show the author as W.R. Lindsay, one of Fanny's pseudonyms

Music: Ira D. Sankey

HAPPINESS IS THE WAY

It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with...and remember that time waits for no one.

So, stop waiting....

--until your car or home is paid off

--until you get a new car or home

--until your kids leave the house

--until you go back to school

--until you finish school

--until you lose 10 lb.

--until you gain 10 lb.

--until you get married

--until you get a divorce

--until you have kids

--until you retire

--until summer

--until spring

--until winter

--until fall

--until you die

There is no better time than right now to be happy. Happiness is a journey, not a destination.

So,

live like you don't have problems,

love like you've never been hurt,

and dance like no one's watching.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

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Can't remember if I told you that:

I have moved out from Beggars Alley, located at 2 Poverty Lane at the corner of Down and Out Circle. As of today, I have a brand new home.

My new address is Living Well on 231 Abundance Terrace, located at the corner of Blessings Drive and Prosperity Peak. It's in the God Can neighborhood. No longer will I allow myself to travel to the other side of town on Begging Peter to Pay Paul Route, located at a dead end intersection called I Don't Have, which connects with Borrowers Junction!

I no longer hang out at Failure's Place, near Excuses Avenue, next to Procrastination Point....I've moved to an upscale community called Higher Heights with unlimited potential and opportunities for me to succeed.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

Life is good because God is good! Care to change your address? There are many vacancies!

MY "NEVER AGAIN" LIST

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Never again will I confess "I can't"…

for "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME" || Philippians 4:13

Never again will I confess lack...

for "MY GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL OF MY NEED ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY BY CHRIST JESUS" || Philippians 4:19

Never again will I confess fear...

for GOD HATH NOT GIVEN ME THE SPIRIT OF FEAR, BUT OF POWER, LOVE AND A SOUND MIND || 2 Timothy 1:7

Never again will I confess doubt and lack of faith...

for "GOD HATH GIVEN TO EVERY MAN THE MEASURE OF FAITH" || Romans 12:3

Never again will I confess weakness...

for "THE LORD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE" || Psalm 27:1

and "THE PEOPLE THAT KNOW THEIR GOD SHALL BE STRONG AND DO EXPLOITS" || Daniel 11:32

Never again will I confess supremacy of Satan over my life...

for "GREATER IS HE THAT IS WITHIN ME THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD" || I John 4:4

Never again will I confess defeat...

for "GOD ALWAYS CAUSETH ME TO TRIUMPH IN CHRIST JESUS." 

2 Corinthians 2:14

Never again will I confess lack of wisdom...

for "CHRIST JESUS IS MADE UNTO ME WISDOM FROM GOD" || I Corinthians 1:30

Never again will I confess sickness...

for "WITH HIS STRIPES I AM HEALED" || Isaiah 53:5

and "JESUS HIMSELF TOOK MY INFIRMITIES AND BARE MY SICKNESS" || Matthew 8:17

Never again will I confess worries and frustrations...

for I am "CASTING ALL MY CARES UPON HIM WHO CARETH FOR ME" || I Peter 5:7 

In Christ I am care-free.

Never again will I confess bondage...

for, "WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY" || II Corinthians 3:17. 

My body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit.

Never again will I confess condemnation...

for "THERE IS THEREFORE NOW NO CONDEMNATION TO THEM WHICH ARE IN CHRIST JESUS" || Romans 8:1

SEVEN UPS GUARANTEED TO LIFT YOUR DAY

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Wake Up

Decide to have a good day. “Today is the day the LORD hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” - Psalm 118:24

Dress Up

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

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 soul.” - Proverbs 13:3

Stand Up

For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything. “Let us not be 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

Look Up

To the Lord. “I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13

Reach Up

For something higher. “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 path.” - Proverbs 3:5-6

Lift Up

Your prayers. “Do not worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” - Philippians 4:6

I ASKED GOD TO...

Grant me patience. God said, No.

Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is earned.

Give me happiness. God said, No.

I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.

Spare me pain. God said, No.

Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

Make my spirit grow. God said, No.

You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

Help me enjoy life. God said, No.

I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

Help me love others, as much as he loves me.

God said....Ahhhh, finally you have the idea!

A PATCH OF DANDELIONS

When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on.

When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money, and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them, and they smile back.

When I hear music I love, I know I can’t carry a tune and don’t have much rhythm, so I sit self-consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don’t know them, they make up their own.

When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms and fly with it, until they fall to the ground laughing.

When I pray, I say “Thee” and “Thou” and grant me this, give me that. My kids say, “Hi, God! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away tonight. Sorry, I don’t want to go to heaven yet. I would miss my mommy and daddy.”

When I see a mud puddle I step around it. I see muddy shoes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross, and worms to play with.

I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God loves the little children! Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.

THE WEAVER

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My life is but a weaving

between my Lord and me;

I cannot choose the colors

He worketh steadily.

Oft times He weaveth sorrow

And I, in foolish pride,

Forget He sees the upper,

And I the under side.

Not till the loom is silent

And the shuttles cease to fly,

Shall God unroll the canvas

And explain the reason why.

The dark threads are as needful

In the Weaver's skillful hand,

As the threads of gold and silver

In the pattern He has planned.

He knows, He loves, He cares,

Nothing this truth can dim.

He gives His very best to those

Who leave the choice with Him.