Ten Tips for Surviving 2009

This is an email I recieved from a friend. It was too good not to share but I did add the coresponding scriptures. This is, after all, Lady Farmer "Parables." :~}

(See my sidebar for a definition of 'parable')

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Ten Tips for 2009

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1. Do not get into trouble

("Therefore do not be anxious for tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own.")

Matthew 6:34

2. Aim for greater heights

("I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.")

Philippians 3:14

3. Stay focused on your job

("Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one recieves the prize?

Run in such a way that you may win.

Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim;")

I Corinthians 9:24,26a

4. Exercise to maintain good health

(My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my saying. Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life to those who find them,

and health to all their whole body.")

Proverbs 4:20-22

5. Rely on your trusted partner to watch your back

("There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.")

Proverbs 18:24b

6. Practice teamwork

("Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!")

Psalm 133:1

7. Save for Rainy Days

("But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys")

Matthew 6:20a

8. Rest & Relax

("Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.")

Matthew 11:28

9. Always smile when your boss is around

("A joyful heart is good medicine")
Proverbs 17:22a

10. Nothing is impossible

("Nothing is impossible with God.")

Luke 1:37