Ten rules for a happy day...

1. Today I will not strike back...

If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind, I will not respond in a like manner.

2. Today I will ask God to bless my 'enemy'...

If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand that "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger.

3. Today I will be careful about what I say...

I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.

4. Today I will go the extra mile...

I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.

5. Today I will forgive...

I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.

6. Today I will do something nice for someone, but I will do it in secret...

I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.

7. Today I will treat others the way I wish to be treated...

I will practice the golden rule. "Do Unto others as I would have them do unto me"- with everyone I encounter.

8. Today I will raise the spirits of someone who is discouraged...

My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life.

9. Today I will nurture my body...

I will eat neither more nor less... I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my body.

10. Today I will grow spiritually...

I will spend a little more time in prayer today. I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational; I will find a quiet place (at some point during this day) and listen to God's voice.

(by Irma Raymond)

Tell the world that

By Hillsong United...

Lyrics

Don't want to stand here and shout Your praise

And walk away and forget Your name

I'll stand for you if it's all I do

Cause there is none that compares to You

And all I want in this lifetime is You

And all I want in this whole world is you, is you

Tell the world that Jesus lives

Tell the world that, tell the world that

Tell the world that he died for them

Tell the world that he lives again

No longer I but Christ in me

Cause it's the truth that set me free

How could this world be a better place?

But by thy mercy, by thy grace

And all I want in this lifetime is You

And all I want in this whole world is you, you, you

C'mon, c'mon we'll tell the world about You

Tell the world that Jesus lives

Tell the world that, tell the world that

Tell the world that he died for them

Tell the world that he lives again

C'mon, c'mon we'll tell the world about You

Tell the world that, Tell the world that

About You

Forgiveness

You mustn't be revengeful

You have to be strong

To offer good for evil

Return right for wrong

We must not hold a grudge

And we must learn to endure

Then as God is your judge

At least your heart will be pure

Forgiveness is the mightiest sword

Forgiveness

Of those you hate

Will be your highest reward

When they bruise you with words

When they make you feel small

When it's hardest to bear

You must do nothing at all

Forgiveness is the simplest vow

Forgiveness

Of all their crimes

Is your deliverance now

Bless those souls

Who would curse your name

When the last bell tolls

You'll be free of blame

You can continue to grieve

But know the gospel is true

You must forgive those who lie

And bless them that curse you

Forgiveness is the mightiest sword

Forgiveness

Of those you fear

Will be your highest reward

The time will come

When we will leave this world

And the injustice and the pain and the sin

Will fall away from us

And only the spark of the spirit will remain

Returning to God who created it.

You must never lose Faith

You must never lose Heart

God will restore your trust

And I know you're afraid

I'm as scared as you are

But willing to be brave

Brave enough for love.