A Spoonful of Sugar

I have a study guide to be working on. So naturally, I am blogging. But that's okay.

My last post was a downer. I need a pick-me-up. And who knows. Maybe you do, too. So therefore, I'm going to make a little list of things that I need to remember. These are things that I must remind myself of every day. These are things that should turn my frown upside-down. That is the object of the exercise of life: smile as much as possible.

In no particular order
.stop worrying
.stop over-analysing
.stop doubting
.take encouragement
.take criticism
.be graceful always
.encourage others
.if you are critical, be constructive
.have proper priorities
.fear nothing
.know thyself
.love all the time
.pray about everything
.God is your first love and your best friend
.people are not the enemy
.be choosy about the people you love
.don't bite the hand that feeds you
.if you're hand gets bitten, don't go back for more
.fool me once, shame on you
.fool me twice, shame on me
.be selfless
.you are not a masochist
.sadists do exist; beware
.trust but trust few
.life is a gift
.don't waste time
.normality is boring and stupid
.have fun
.your future is in your hands and your heart
.you decide if your future is going to be good or bad the moment you place it in God's hands
.love everyone in your heart but not necessarily out loud
.God forgives
.forgive yourself
.forgive others
.be happy
.never settle
.live life to the fullest
.do what you have to do
.jump

A very smart person reminded me of a wonderful verse the other day. Isaiah 40:30-31.

"Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Last thing to remember
.Jesus loves you

Oh yeah, this I know. And my frown is officially upside down.

I love you, too, you know. You are my brother or sister in Christ. I'm in the family mood today. Let's remember our Father, who art in heaven.

Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling
Calling for you and for me
See on the portal, He's waiting and watching
Watching for you and for me
Come home, come home
Ye who are weary come home
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling
Calling, O sinner, come home