A List on Life

I've had difficulty sleeping the past few weeks and thought I would post a few of the thoughts that have been bouncing around in my head! This list is only a handful of the lessons I have learned/am still learning and, as always, I wanted to share it with you!

1. Rise, shine, and give God the glory!
Wake up every morning and give God the thanks and praise He deserves. 

2. Eat breakfast/drink coffee (or both) with God.
Walking with God is the best exercise, and an early morning workout with Him is the best (and the only) way to start your day off right!

3. Love God and love others.
*singing* "We love (clap, clap) because God first loved us!" It's as simple as that!

4. Choose to stand in the longest line when checking out at the grocery store.
Use that extra time wisely to simply rest in God's presence by talking to Him and talking to those around you.

5. Leave for class (or work, whichever) at least 15min early.
You never know who God will place in your path that day, and "the greatest gift you can give someone is your time."

6. "Give a stranger a smile. It may be the only sunshine he sees all day!"

7. Be in conversation with God 24/7.
You don't have to be on your knees with your hands folded "waffle-style" to talk to God. You can (and should) talk to Him all throughout the day! Talk to Him on your way to class, while you mow the yard, as you play basketball - bring God into every part of your life!

8. Always look for ways to better yourself.
Never be content with the person you are right now. Strive to become more like Christ with each passing day!

9. Remain true to yourself.
Decide now the type of person you want to be and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Be able to look in the mirror and like the person looking back at you.

10. Laugh...a lot!
"You aren't old unless you have wrinkles on your heart."

11. Look on the bright side of every situation...and there's ALWAYS a bright side!

12. Hug each other!
Did you know you can "hug away" stress?

13. "Walk a little slower and open up your eyes...sometimes it's so hard to see the good things passing by!"
Slow down, take the scenic route, and simply enjoy the detail of God's creation.

14. When God places somebody on your heart randomly, contact them.
You'll soon realize it wasn't so random after all.

15. BELIEVE!
Believe in God, believe in yourself, believe in those around you, believe in your dreams, and believe everything happens for a reason.