The Internet

has opened up for the commoner that's me a global library. Right at my

very Windows. Gerry Schumacher, my Wisconsin brother-in-law, often sends

me via e-mail golden nuggets of wisdom since he has entered the years

of wisdom (with about ten more good years to go to hear him put it).

Several weeks

ago, I took some of his passed-along wisdom to share with senior adults

at the Alterra Assisted Living Center in Dunwoody. Because they appreciated

these "7 Ups" so much, I thought I would pass them along to

you, knowing that I can't claim credit for any of the "ups."

These "7 Ups" will change any day and any sorry disposition.

Post them on your refrigerator and try to stay up at least for the rest

of the week.

First, Wake

Up! When you get up in the morning, make the critical decision: "I

will have a good day." Reference Psalm 118:24, "Today is the

day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Second, Dress

up! The best way to dress up is to slap a smile on your face. A smile

is an inexpensive way to improve anyone's looks. Reference 1 Samuel 16:7,

"The Lord does not look at the things man looks; man looks at the

outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."

Third, Shut

Up! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one

mouth, so he must mean for us to listen twice as much as talk. Reference

Proverbs 13:3, "He who guards his lips guards his soul."

Fourth, Stand

Up! Stand up for that in which you believe. Stand for something or you

will fall for anything. Reference Galatians 6:9,10, "Let us not grow

weary in well doing; for in the proper time, we will reap a harvest if

we do not give up. Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good..."

Fifth, Look

Up! We should always look up to the Lord because his Word declares in

Philippians 4:13, "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens

me."

Sixth, Reach

Up! Reach for those things that are higher. Reference Proverbs 3:5,6,"Trust

in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.

In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."

Seventh, Lift

Up! Lift your prayers to a God who cares about your every need. Reference

Philippians 4:6, "Do not worry about anything; instead pray about

everything."

The 7 Ups can

make a difference! You may never have another down day!

The Rev. Dr. John Hatcher is pastor

of

River's Edge Community

Church

1091 South Jeff Davis Drive

Fayetteville, Georgia 30215

770-719-0303

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