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TAKE A MORAL INVENTORY AND THEN...
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I
used to have days when life seemed so hard that all I
could really do was just make it minute-by-minute. Not
often, but it did happen. I used to take the day off.
Call in sick. Make it a "mental health" day.
I've since discovered there is something practical and effective
I can do.
So often when I am troubled there are underlying reasons
that I need to identify. I must find out the real reasons
behind the feelings. Fortunately, there are "tools"
to help with this. Prayer, talking with a friend, reading,
writing, taking a self moral inventory or being of service
to someone else.
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And always remember that God is in charge. |
If
you aren't sure what to do when you are troubled try the
opposite of the way you're feeling. It's really as simple
as a liabilities and assets inventory.
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LIABILITIES
Watch For:
Anger
Self-Pity
Self-Justification
Self-Importance
Self-Condemnation
Dishonesty
Impatience
Hate
Resentment
False Pride
Jealousy
Envy
Laziness
Procrastination
Insincerity
Negative Thinking
Criticizing
Fear
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ASSETS
Strive For:
Self-Control
Self-Forgetfulness
Integrity
Modesty
Self-Esteem
Honesty
Patience
Love
Forgiveness
Humility
Trust
Generosity
Activity
Promptness
Straightforwardness
Positive Thinking
Look For The Good
Faith
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Try
it yourself and see if these "tools" work for
you. You can also read about what it means to "choose".
Be
sure to check out Spiritual
Toolbox for additional resources.
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1 PETER 2:1
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"Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all
deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind."
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(NIV)
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