Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It's Back to Work I Go!

     These two weeks at home have been wonderful.  But all good things must come to an end.  It will be good to get back and see my 24 kiddos at school.  Can't wait to hear all about what Santa brought, where they went, and what they did.  I'm sure I'll get both ears full! I hope they are all well and ready to get back to work.

     As our pastor reminded us today, we only have 363 more days of 2011.  Let's wake up, get up, and be ready for whatever God has planned for us.  A sweet friend of mine sent the words below in an e-mail on New Year's Day.  I thought I'd share it with you!  Enjoy!  And remember how blessed we are! Thank Him and share those blessings with others!

Rules from God for 2011

1.  Wake Up!! Decide to have a good day.  "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

2.  Dress Up!! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.  A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.  "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.  Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7

3.  Shut Up!!  Say nice things and learn to listen.. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking.   "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3

4.  Stand Up!!.... For what you believe in.  Stand for something or you will fall for anything. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10

5.  Look Up!!... To the Lord.  "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me."  Philippians 4:13

6.  Reach Up!!... For something higher.  "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path."  Proverbs 3:5-6

7.  Lift Up!!... Your Prayers.  "Do not worry about anything; Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING."  Philippians 4:6