Sunday, November 30, 2014

MAKE THE MOST OF . . .

by Danna Shirley

Make the most of your five senses:
. . . enjoy every breeze that kisses your face ~ touch
. . . savor every bite that pleases your palate ~ taste
. . . breathe in every aroma that graces your senses ~ smell
. . . regard every symphonic note that plays on the strings of your heart ~ sound
. . . return every smile that greets you from a friendly face ~ sight

Make the most of the seven heavenly virtues:
. . . let every thought be pure and honest ~ chastity
. . . let every action be just and honorable ~ temperance
. . . let every gift be generous and benevolent ~ charity
. . . let every undertaking be approached with determination and zeal ~ diligence
. . . let every conflict be resolved in peace, grace, and mercy ~ patience
. . . let every attitude be shown through compassion and friendship ~ kindness
. . . let every deed be selfless, respectful, and reverent ~ humility

Make the most of heart-felt passions:
. . . births, graduations, and baptisms
. . . wedding days and 50th anniversaries
. . . first smiles, first steps, first words
. . . hugs from family and friends
. . . a belly-laugh at a good, clean joke
. . . a picture is worth a thousand words
. . . pride in our military heroes who keep our freedoms intact
. . . answered prayer
. . . the love of GOD and knowing HEAVEN is our home

Make the most of the Fruit of the Spirit in your life:
. . . For God so loved the world that He gave (Jn 3:16)                 
. . . The joy of the Lord is your strength (Neh 8:10)                                   
. . . The peace of God . . . will guard your heart and mind (Phil 4:7)         
. . . Let patience have its perfect work (Js 1:4)                                           
. . . When the kindness and love of God appeared, He saved us (Tit 3:4)
. . . Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me (Ps 23:6)             
. . . Trust in the Lord . . . feed on His faithfulness (Ps 37:3)                      
. . . Let your gentleness be evident to all (Phil 4:5)                        
. . . Make every effort to add to your faith . . . self-control (2 Pet 1:6)
           MAKE THE MOST OF . . . 
                                              JESUS CHRIST


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