27 Surreal Places to Visit Before You Die.
7 Simple Ways to be Happier
5 Best Ways to Survive "Christmas Shoes" (serious LOL)
17 Cheap Ways to Stay Warm This Winter (Local friends. heh.)
100 Ways to Conserve Water. (California friends. heh.)
I read some. I'm amused by some. I implement some. I discard some.
Every time I open up my Godbook, I find checklists, too. (See what I did there?)
10 Rules by which to Live
9 Attributes of a True Christian Life
8 Kinds of People God Blesses
The best instructions for life aren't found on Facebook or Huffington Post or BuzzFeed or latest issue of O Magazine. They are found, and have always been found, right here in the Scriptures.
This week, as I was reading through 1 Thessalonians 5, I was reminded how important it is to be an encourager to others. As these "instructions" are generally applicable to both believers and non-believers, I thought I'd share them here as inspiration for us ALL.
Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Example : Build each other up.
Application: Point out to someone a quality you appreciate in him or her.
5:12 Respect leaders.
Look for ways to cooperate.
5:13 Hold leaders in the highest regard.
Hold back your next critical comments about those in positions of responsibility. Say "thank you" to your leaders for their efforts.
5:14 Warn the lazy.
Challenge someone to join you in a project.
5:14 Encourage the timid.
Encourage those who are timid by reminding them of God's promises.
5:14 Help the Weak
Support those who are weak by loving them and praying for them.
5:14 Be patient
Think of a situation that tries your patience, and plan ahead of time how you can stay calm.
5:15 Resist revenge
Instead of planning to get even with those who mistreat you, do good to them.
5:16 Be joyful
Remember that even in the midst of turmoil, God is in control.
5:17 Pray continually
God is always with you- talk to Him.
5:18 Give thanks
Make a list of all the gifts God has given you, giving thanks to God for each one.
5:19 Do not stifle the Holy Spirit
Cooperate with the Spirit next time he prompts you to participate in a Christian meeting.
5:20 Do not scoff at prophesies
Receive God's word from those who speak to Him.
5:22 Avoid every kind of evil
Avoid situations where you will be drawn into temptation.
5:23 Count on God's constant help
Realize that the Christian life is to be lived not in our own strength but through God's power.
Source: Life Application Study Bible
1 comment:
yep, all life's answers!
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