Waldens Wits
Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 8:40 AM
A Little Mid-week Inspiration

Posted in Connecting with God

Here's a little mid-week inspiration for me. I tracked it down to a David L. Griffith who calls himself the Pallet Master. Now I'm going to go get some coffee...
Ten Guidelines From God
by David L. Griffith

Effective immediately, please be aware that there are changes YOU need to make in YOUR life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill My promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I am doing, this seems very little to ask of you. Please, follow these 10 guidelines:

 

1. QUIT WORRYING:

 

Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry.Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes

your way?

 

2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:

 

Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long, I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

 

3. TRUST ME:

 

Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list. Problem with finances? Put it on My list. Problems with your emotional roller coaster? For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.

 

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. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with Me and forget about them. Just let Me do my job.

 

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 there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me - OFTEN!  I love YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you to include Me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me. I want to be your dearest friend.

 

6. HAVE FAITH:

 

I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in Me 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. You only have to trust Me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

 

7. SHARE:

 

You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. 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.

 

8. 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. How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect.  Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

 

9. BE KIND:

 

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 of you different in some way.  It would be too boring if you were all identical.  Please, know I love each of your differences.

 

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. I am a God of Love. Love Me. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It makes My heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when things go wrong. You are very precious to me. Don't ever forget......

 

© 2005 David L. Griffith ~ The PalletMaster


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Comments

Wednesday, December 7, 2005 - That is very good!

Posted by ByHisGraceInColorado

Thanks for sharing that! I am about to get off this monster and attempt to conquer the day :)
Thanks for stopping over at my blog. It reminded me that you sent and inquiry to our homeschool website ~ yes, we are still posting articles, although I just have been too swamped to do anything about it. I also wanted to talk to you about your homeschool group here in CO and what you do etc. I will contact you by email, ok?

Thanks!!
Nancy
www.hschool.com

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Wednesday, December 7, 2005 - Thanks!

Posted by SteveWalden

Thanks, Nancy! And yes, please contact me by e-mail.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

Thanks Steve! I really needed to see that-- and I will definitely print it out. I don't know what it is about this time of year that stresses me out...okay, I DO know...it is too many commitments to "good" things!

Marsha

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Thursday, December 8, 2005 - Good and Best

Posted by SteveWalden

Hi Marsha,

Thank you for your kind comments. A pastor and mentor told me early on, "'Good' is often the enemy of 'best'." Another couple we've known for years now has always been doing *everything* and running at mach 5 through their life. Their holidays would be an impossible time to connect with them. Then they told my wife the other day, "You know, we're scaling back, Granny has moved out, and we're saying no to a lot of things we were doing and spending more time at home with our family. It feels really good!" This cheers my heart immensely because they are a fantastic couple that up til now has been running themselves too hard for their own good.

We all could do *more,* but how many of us, especially those in ministry, do what's right by saying "no" when saying "yes" would cost us too much? Remember, God didn't make man for the sabbath; He made the sabbath for man.

Steve

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Thursday, December 8, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

Thanks again for the pep-talk!

I was wondering last night about my Wed night class that I teach (3 year olds!). I'm teaching my kids all day and then sometimes dread preparing for this class...although the actual teaching I enjoy. This is definitely not how it should be! But we (especially women) seem to feel guilty about everything! When the workers are few I just think that I could do more...the key word being DO. I am so glad that God does not require us to work for our salvation, but that it is a GIFT! Because then I would surely fail miserably...even with the best intentions.

So I think I will definitely be praying over the Christmas break for God to give me strength to continue with this...or to find me a replacement! :-)

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