Bible Study-10 Rules for a Blessed Day

Luke 10:27

We learn three principles about loving our neighbor;

• Lack of love is often easy to justify, even though it is never right.
• Our neighbor is anyone of any race, creed, or social background who is in need; and 
• Love means acting to meet the persons need. Wherever you live, there are needy people close by. There is no good reason for refusing to help.

10 rules for a blessed day are 

1. Today I will not strike back. . .
• If someone is rude if someone is impatient. If someone is unkind, I will not respond in a like manner.
2. Today I will ask God to bless my enemy. . .
• If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger.
3. Today I will be careful about what I say. . .
• I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.
4. Today I will go the extra mile. . .
• I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.
5. Today I will forgive. . .
• I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.
6. Today I will do something kind for someone, (But I will do it in SECRET. . .)
• I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.
7. Today I will treat others the way I wish to be treated. . .
• I will practice the golden rule. "Do unto others as I would have them do unto me." with everyone I encounter.
8. Today I will raise the spirits of someone who is discouraged. . .
9. Today I will nurture my body. . . 
• I will eat less. . . I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my body.
10. Today I will grow spiritually. . .
• I will spend a little more time in prayer today. I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational; I will find a quiet place (at some point during this day) and listen to God's voice.

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