“A good memory is one that can remember the day’s blessings and forget the day’s troubles” Author unknown
When did you last stop long enough to reflect on the blessings of your day?
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My [...]
“If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.” Chinese Proverb
How did you feel the last time you volunteered to help someone in need?
Do not withhold [...]
“Do you remember the things you were worrying about a year ago? How did they work out? Didn’t you waste a lot of fruitless energy on account of most of them? Didn’t most of them turn out all right after all?” Dale Carnegie
What do you think about when undesirable things happen?
He was willing to die [...]
“The name of the game is taking care of yourself, because you’re going to live long enough to wish you had.” Grace Mirabella
What did you last do to refresh and energize yourself?
The next morning Jesus awoke long before daybreak and went out alone into the wilderness to pray. (Mark 1:35, NLT)
Self care sounds so selfish [...]
“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” Antonio Smith
When is the last time you took time to “smell the roses?”
Cease striving and know that I am God. (Psa. 46:10a; NAS)
Friday a week ago, I mentioned that since I started this little series [...]
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” Socrates
Who has control of your schedule?
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Back to our list of happiness tips (DG 1/4/08). Today, I would like to highlight tip #8, “Take time to savor life. Instead of rushing [...]
“Grace is available for each of us every day — our spiritual daily bread — but we’ve got to remember to ask for it with a grateful heart and not worry about whether there will be enough for tomorrow.” Sarah Ban Breathnach
What does the phrase “amazing grace” mean to you?
May grace and peace be yours [...]
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.” The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr
When is the last time you encountered something you didn’t like, but which you had no ability to change? How much time did [...]
“You can’t depend on external circumstances for lasting happiness. It has to come from inside you.” Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
When was the last time you chose to rise above your circumstances?
“I know that the spirit of the holy God is in you and no mystery is too difficult for you.” (Daniel 4:9b; NAB)
I hope you’re [...]
“A good memory is one that can remember the day’s blessings and forget the day’s troubles” Unknown
When was the last time you counted your blessings…naming then one by one?
You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with [...]
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