things to remember every day

In January, Steve Wilkins preached on several things to do every day. I used what he taught to form the basis of a "cheat sheet" that I used every morning for a while. It is not overly profound but contains some simple (important) truth. I haven't been using it quite as regularly because much of it got ingrained in me and my daily routine changed. However I think I might start again, because it was a helpful habit.

Today someone in the church remembered that I had done this, and asked me to share a copy with her. I thought I would share it a bit wider in case it will be of help to anyone else. There are a few personal bits in there that should probably change, but if it can be of use to you, feel free to make it your own. (Note that the format is a little bit off...)

Here it is:


Day by Day with You. Ps 92, Php 4:13

* Remember the things God did yesterday. Thank him. Who can I tell? (Ps 105:1)

* Thank Him (Praise) for:

- another day
- a wonderful apartment
- a family who loves me
- my job
- the opportunity for SOTW
- who He is (good, loving, faithful, generous,…)
- What He has done (saved me, HS, new life,restored joy …)
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* Remember that today I choose to:
- Die: It is not all about me. (Gal 2:20, Rom 6:6-7)
- Live: I am alive through the Spirit (Rom 8:11)
- Laugh: It is not so serious. I have been given joy. (Ps 16:11, 2 Cor 3:17, Rom 14:17)

* Thank you God that you give me everything I need for TODAY:
- Mercy (Lam 3:22)
- Grace and Sufficiency (2 Cor 9:8, 12:9)
- Power and Strength (Ps 68:35)
- Self Control (2 Tim 1:7)
- Steadfast love that lasts all day (Ps 52:1 ESV, Ps 90:14)
-Salvation (Ps 68:19)
- Acceptance: I am perfectly loved. I have nothing to fear. (1 John 4:18)
- Love for others (1 Thess 4: 9, 1 John 3:18, 1 Thes 5:11) Is there anyone specifically you want to love-on today, Lord? Is there anyone who you would like to encourage through me?

*Thank you that you hear me when I pray (1 John 5:14-15) I also want to pray for:
- people from school
- people at work
- my family
- Allison and Isak
- other couples
- friends
- my husband
- our leaders (church, government, world)
- Christians facing persecution
- Cuba
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*As I read your word, please teach me, shape me, reveal Jesus to me.

God I give you all of me. All of my day. I love you. I need you. I can’t do it on my own. I want to be in step with your Spirit and full of your life everywhere I go. Give me wisdom. Direct my steps. Help me to discern truth and speak things that are helpful for building others up. Show me the things of Heaven and help me bring them to earth today. Thank you, Lord.