Thought for the Day

March 11th 2010

Give it up and begin a new life...

Give up complaining ... focus on gratitude.
Give up pessimism ... become an optimist.
Give up harsh judgments ... think kindly thoughts.
Give up worry ... trust Divine Providence
Give up discouragement ... be full of hope.
Give up bitterness ... turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred ... return good for evil.
Give up negativism ... be positive.
Give up anger ... be more patient.
Give up pettiness ... become mature.
Give up gloom... enjoy the beauty that is around you.
Give up jealousy .. Pray for trust.
Give up gossiping .. Control your tongue.
Give up sin ... turn to virtue.
Give up giving up .. Hang in there.

Spring is just around the corner.  It is a time when the creation reminds us that now is the time for new beginnings.  Flowers and trees begin to bloom again, bursting forth with new life.  This is a good time of year that shouts forth with the message, "It's time for new beginnings".

The Lenten season is coming to a close reminding us that Easter is just around the corner.  As we approach Holy Week we will have the opportunity to get ready to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  It is a time for new beginnings, new opportunities and new life.  We all could use a new beginning now and then and maybe today it is your turn.  Maybe its a new job or a change in your current work, a new location, or some sin that needs to be dealt with or a relationship that needs restoring. 

Sometime today take a step back and think about where is the Holy Spirit asking you to make a new beginning in your life. Don't be afraid to take that step, knowing that Jesus is in the business of giving people new beginnings.  Today would be a great day "to give it up and begin a new life".

 May god richly bless your journey today!

Have a great day with Jesus and Be There!

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