Posted on 11/29/2001 7:38:41 PM PST by Stand Watch Listen
We all need help to make it through the day. Stress is a very real obstacle in our daily lives, as well as on the job.Some of the best stress medicine is found in the Bible. Here is a list of some items you need to put into your Daily Survival Kit:
As you assemble these items, make a note of exactly how they work, with each Biblical reference.
- Toothpick
- Band Aid
- Rubber Band
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Chewing Gum
- Mint
- Candy Kiss
- Tea Bag
Toothpick - to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others.
Matthew 7:1 Band Aid - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else’s.
Col. 3:12-14 Rubber Band - to remind you to be flexible. Things may not always be the way you want, but it will work out.
Rom. 8:28 Pencil - to remind you to list your blessings every day.
Eph. 1:3 Eraser - to remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it’s OK.
Gen. 50:15-21 Chewing Gum - to remind you that if you can stick with it, you can accomplish anything!
Phil. 4:13 Mint - to remind you that you are worth a mint!
John 3:16-17Candy Kiss - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug every day.
John 4:7 Tea Bag - to remind you to relax and go over the list of blessings.
Thess. 5:18 The last item you should tuck into your Daily Survival Kit are friends.
Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed.
They make you smile and encourage you to succeed.
They lend an ear, share a word or praise, and they always open their hearts to us.
LOL...don't we all.
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