1. QUIT WORRYING: Life deals you a blow and so you sit and worry. Never forget that I Am here to take your burdens and carry them for you. If you simply “enjoy” freaking out over every little thing that comes your way, now is a good time to stop.
2. PUT IT ON THE LIST: Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on my list. Your “to do” list doesn’t really hold that much weight, mine does. Let me be the one to take care of your problems (that is how I planned it) but, I can’t help until you completely turn it over to me. I am, after all, God and I can take care of everything you put in my hands. And so you know, I take care of many things the you seldom realize. Pay attention, you’ll see.
3. TRUST ME: Once you’ve released your burdens to me, stop trying to take them back (see #1). Trust in me. Have faith. Faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials.
4. LEAVE IT ALONE: Don’t wake up one morning and say, “Well, I’m feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here.” Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It’s simple. You gave me your burdens and I’m taking care of them. I also renew your strength AND cover you in my peace.
5. TALK TO ME: I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I’m in control. But never forget to pray. Please talk to me often. I want to hear your voice and want you to include me in all the things going on in your life. Prayer is simply you and I talking. Let’s do it often.
6. HAVE FAITH: I see a lot of things from up here that you can’t see from where you are. Have faith that I know what I’m doing. Trust Me; you wouldn’t want the view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs (and wants every now and then). You only have to trust Me.
7. BE NICE: Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for my sake. I created each and every one of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were all identical. Please, know I love each of your differences.
8. SHARE: You were taught to share since you were two. When and why is it you guys forget? The rule still applies and is one of my personal favorites. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven’t heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.
9. BE PATIENT: I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much. Have patients when it takes me a little longer than you would like to get to something on my list. Trust my timing (it is perfect you know). You create the universe in six days and people constantly think you should rush, rush, rush. 1
10. LOVE YOURSELF: As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only — to be loved, and to love in return. Love me with you whole heart, mind and soul. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It makes My heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when things don’t seem to go your way (see #1). You are very precious to me.