TEN TO-DOS

• • 1). Make God Centre your life: If God isn't already at the centre of your life then start by asking in him and once your have done that  it is now time to enjoy His love to the fullest.. John 3:16.......for God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. God sent his son Jesus as a sacrifices for your happiness so why remain unhappy. Now that God is at the centre of your life begin talking to him in prayers, through your thoughts and through your actions be rest assured he is listening and he will direct your path. The truth is with God at the centre, your life becomes meaningful so also your purpose is for sure and your happiness is guaranteed, although you are not immured to trials God only makes them easier for your bearing.
    
    
    
    
    2). De-clutter: Ok this has to go, that too has to go, oh my what's this junk..... Um it's time to get rid of the past hurt, pain and move on. We are told in 2 Corinthians 5:17.......(Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.). ALL things not some have become new so enjoy your new peace. This step spills into no 3.
    
    
    
    
    3). Beautify your surroundings: Whatever beauty means to you bring a lot of it into your life. Get rid of unwanted goods give useful items to charity and others bin away. I have found new love with flowers so am getting hooked with it. I also love scents and have all sorts from the plug in, to the sensor, to the conventional hand spray to candles. I love my home smelling sweet. I decided it was time for a makeover so my home is been redecorated. If you can't afford it that's ok you can do other things like moving the furniture around or changing the rooms around whatever you do have fun with it and roll the kids into it too.
    
    
    
    
    4). Treat you to something new ever month: It's not a sin to spoil yourself. You must appreciate yourself see how far you have come it hasn't been easy but God keeps strengthening you and progress is for sure. There are many ways of treating you see below a few. 
    A. Buy a new pair of shoes, bag, outfit or assesories. 
    B. Have a spa day out with friends or on your own.
    C. Lunch with the girls. 
    D. Movies or theatre productions. 
    E. Change your look. 
    F. Get a new book, or pik up on reading books
    And many more it doesn't have to be costly too, just treat you and get out of your comfort zone. 
    
    
    
    
    5). Workout: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)
    19) "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 
    20) you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.".
    Look after yourself eat healthy, exercise, go for check-ups regularly and sleep well too. I must say my sleeping pattern changed a great deal initially but I thank God there's progress. It has now beome a to-do in my house, i make a bowl of fruit salad weekly and some smoothie. I also go swimming with the kids at least twice a week. It is a general practice that we dance, dance, dance, dance this i believe improves the value of your life and creates a happy environment. 
    
    
    
    
    6). Read books: Reading books were a challenge for me when I was at school and so I hated it. Now i read books and although I struggle but I thank God its not how it used to be. Job 28 talks about wisdom, knowledge and understanding all these are the fruits of life. The most prices less books to have and to read is the bible It's life and contain all you need to know. You can also read other books of interest too and at the momnt I am currently reading a book called Cross Roads by WM Paul Young, he is an amazing author. He also wrote the Shack. I must tell you that reading books has certainly added value to my life.
    
    
    
    
    7). Hang out with the kids: Yipeeee fun times. Ok do whatever it is they like to do so long as its not detrimental to you all. I often go on the play station with my son or cook with my daughter and also go out eat or to the movies. They have been through a massive shift in their life's so do all you can to make them happy. You can plan a movie night in or a sleepover as my daughter calls it when both my kids wheel their mattresses into my room for a sleepover. Read the bible with them, pray with them, do school work with them or simply have a picnic day out. Just have fun with them, that's why it important to get your frame of mind hooked up with God so that you get your happiness back first then you can keep them happy next.
    
    
    
    
    8). Take a Family holiday: This is important and works well with number 7. It doesn't have to be expensive, it could be a weekend away from home you know a nice in expensive 3star hotel or a short break or a Disney land trip planned well ahead of time but whatever suits you it is paramout that you spend time away with them brcause this they will cherish for life.
    
    
    
    
    9). Learn a new skill or improve old ones: So you love to cook Mediterranean dishes and have no skills well take a class and if you can't afford it YouTube, google it or just simply as jeeves he would defiantly assist you. This might just be in line with God's purpose for you, however you may never know if you don't try. Whatever your interest do not be afraid go for it. Romans 12:5-8.
    5 "so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. 
    6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 
    7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 
    8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. 
    If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously and if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Be willing to try that thing that keeps up awake all night really you have nothing to loose. 
    
    
    
    
    10). Love: Wow very very important, God is love and he created us for love. Romans 8:39 Lets us know that nothing can separate us from the love of God. It also means that same love is within us, so we must let it flow out freely. Love you and always look your best with your chin up and head held high walk in his love. Finally if you are at the stage where God wants you to re-marry don't feel guilty or afraid but accept if its Gods will he will perfect it just remember to make him the centre of it all.