I saw this article highlighting a book: 12 Things Happy People Do Differently - Practical Tips for Productive Living (http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/08/30/12-things-happy-people-do-differently/)
In reading it, I couldn't help but think of God's advice for productive living. May I share?
1. express gratitude: IThessalonians 5:18, Philippians 4:6,7
2. cultivate optimism: Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 1:14-17, Matthew 6:25-34
3. avoid over-thinking and social comparison: Galations 6:4-5, Philippians 2:3,4,
Romans 12:2,3, James 2:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23
4. practice acts of kindness: Galations 5:13, 1Peter4:10, Matthew 10:42
5. nuture social relationships: Hebrews 10:24,25, Eccel. 4:12
6. develop strategies for coping: Proverbs 3:5,6 Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:28
7. learn to forgive: Matthew 6:15-17, Hebrews 12:15
8. increase flow experiences: Romans 12:11, Revelation 3:20, John 15:5
9. savour life's joys: Philippians 2:12-18, James 1:2-4
10. commit to your goals: Joshua 1:8
11. practice spirituality: Matthew 5:16, James 2:18
12. take care of your body: Romans 12:1,2
Man has a solution for happy living. God has a different one! “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,”declares the LORD. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." (Isaiah 55:8-9) God's plan gives life to the full!
So the tips are theirs, and you added the verses? I like this! Going to link to it!
ReplyDeleteyes their article had these tips + comments. I couldn't help thinking of God plan while reading it. I jotted down verses that came to mind.
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