Well, not really. I was there but instead of going into the service, I snuck away to a quiet room and spent some time with the Lord.
It was a good thing to do.
Ever since I can remember, I have kept a journal. I love to write and every now and then, I go back through my journal's pages to read what I've written so that I can see the journey I am on more clearly.
I spent some time doing that yesterday morning and as I did,
I came across so many of my favourite quotes and sayings.
I couldn't help but think how good it would be to put them all in one place. Oh! I know! A list! I love lists! I live by them!
Really. They act as a compass for my days.
And so, below you'll find a new list. I'm calling this one; A List to Live By, since it consists of words that have inspired me to live a better life over the last few years. (Some of the authors are unknown to me so I can't always give credit to the right person, but all of the following sayings are not my own.)
A List to Live By
- Believe you are who God says you are: adopted, blessed, forgiven, redeemed, chosen and loved. Beth Moore
- Wise choices will watch over you, understanding will keep you safe. Proverbs 2:11
- Embrace life
- Stay curious
- Be the change you want to see happen. Ghandi
- Today is the day!
- Be kinder than necessary.
- Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
- Live for an audience of One.
- Do not fear what obedience will cause to happen in your life. Fear what disobedience will cause you to miss. Lysa Terkurst
- If something matters than everything matters. Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes, every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes. The Shack
- Jesus direct my heart in God's love and Christ's perseverance. 2 Thess. 3:5
I love my new list and I can't wait to add more "words to live by" as I come across them on my journey.
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