More Choices

Attitude of Gratitude - I woke up last night with this posting composed in my mind. God was talking in my sleep. Does that ever happen to you? Besides feeling encouraged about practicing what I preach, I knew that I was suppose to write more about joy.

Some of us might say we need more fun in life; others of us want to feel good about ourselves. As we work through each day and plan how today will be different/better than yesterday how do we find the joy we are craving? I am trying to practice these tips:

1. Smile more. When I keep a smile on my face it is often returned by someone I encounter.
2. Hum often. I try to keep a song on my lips and in my heart all day long.
3. Pray ceaselessly. Talking things over with God throughout the day keeps me peaceful.
4. Play daily. What is it you love to do? Watch a movie? Read a book? Throw a frisbee with your dog? Do it!

As we move toward the goal of defeating the food stronghold in our daily life, we have to stay positive and energized. Change is not easy, but it is rewarding. We must have fun doing it too.

Scripture encouragement for today is from Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

Grace and Grins
Judy