Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8 NIV)
I participate in an online activity called "Me You Health Daily Challenge." Each day they email participants a small, simple activity to do that is designed to improve physical or emotional health. After completing the challenge, we are encouraged to post a comment about how we did.
Yesterday's challenge was to write down one word describing how we would like our day to go. The idea is, if you write it down, the thought would stick with you and your day would have a higher probability of going as you had hoped.
The most interesting part of this challenge was reading other people's responses. Harried young parents posted words like "peacefully" or "smoothly." Those off to a full work day posted words like "productively" or "successfully."
My favorite response was from a woman who used the word "accordingly." She went on to add that she hoped that even if things don't go as planned, she can accept and respond to change with grace.
What if each morning we selected a word to describe how we hoped our Christian walk would go that day? What word do you need to focus on today? "Forgiveness?" "Humbleness?" "Genorosity?". If we write the word down on a sticky note and keep it in our mind all day long, perhaps we will live it instead of just wish it.
Father,
You have given us powerful minds that can help us make our ideals realities. Help us as we try to live the way you would have us live. Amen.
Joys: fun book club last night; a spring-like day... Perfect for hiking; quiet mornings
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