The "Other" Ten Commandments

1. Thou shall not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities.

2. Thou shall not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass.

3. Thou shall not cross bridges before you come to them, for no one yet has succeeded in accomplishing this.

4. Thou shall face each problem as it comes. You can only handle one at a time anyway.

5. Thou shall not take problems to bed with you, for they make very poor bedfellows.

6. Thou shall not borrow other people’s problems. They can better care for them than you can.

7. Thou shall not try to relive yesterday for good or ill, it is forever gone. Concentrate on what is happening in your life and be happy now!

8. Thou shall be a good listener, for only when you listen do you hear ideas different from your own. It is hard to learn something new when you are talking, and some people do know more than you do.

9. Thou shall not become "bogged down" by frustration, for 90% of it is rooted in self-pity and will only interfere with positive action.

10. Thou shall count thy blessings, never overlooking the small ones, for a lot of small blessings add up to big ones.

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A Christian Wife's Ten Commandments

1. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind; and you shall love your husband as yourself.

2. You shall not make your husband into an idol, but you shall love, honor, respect and submit to him as unto the Lord.

3. You shall not take your husband's name in vain through gossip, slander, criticism, complaint or mockery; but you shall bless him both privately and publicly.

4. You shall work heartily as unto the Lord and as directed by Him and your husband, not by your own ideas of what should be done. You shall not be so busy working that you neglect to ask God for guidance every day. During this quiet time, you shall pray diligently for your husband. You shall also be willing to put aside work in order to "play" when your husband asks you joyfully.

5. You shall honor your mother and father, but you shall not elevate their position or opinions above your husband's.

6. You shall not resent or revile or hate your husband, but you shall grant him grace, forgiveness and mercy.

7. You shall not commit adultery, nor shall you think lustfully toward another man; but you shall thank God for your husband and be pleased with him.

8. You shall not steal from your husband. You shall not steal his wife by leaving him alone for long periods of time. You shall not steal his time by placing unnecessary demands on him. You shall not steal his joy by complaining over everyday life chores. You shall not steal his peace by wearing provocative clothes and causing other men to glance at you and stumble upon temptation. This defrauds your husband of an honorable wife, the other man of pure thoughts, and the man's wife of her husband's faithfulness.

9. You shall not lie to your husband, but you shall speak the truth in love. You shall also practice a quiet and gentle spirit.

10. You shall not covet another woman's husband, her children, her friends, her house, her decorating style, her garden, her looks, her wardrobe, her possessions, her talents and gifts, her ministry, or any other thing that is hers; but you shall be content with all God has given to you.

Inspired by Exodus 20:1-17; Matthew 22:36-40; 1 Peter 3:1-6; Ephesians 4:15, 4:29; 5:22-24, 5:33; Proverbs 31:10-31; Genesis 2:24; Malachi 2:16; Proverbs 19:13b; Matthew 5:21-24, 5:27-30; Philippians 4:11, Luke 12:15.~

About the Author Wilma Colon Ariza is the Founder of The Happy Angels Project Inc., and is the acting Development Director of Stevie JoEllie's Cancer Care Fund. She is a member in good standing of The National Association of Professional Women and League of United Latin American Citizens. A passionate patient care advocate, cancer survivor and caregiver she is a volunteer Community Ambassador for The Medical Alert Foundation.

31-day Prayer Plan for Husbands

1st: That he might become a holy man, a man of prayer, mature in the Lord, growing in his knowledge of the Lord. I Thes 5:23, Col 4:12, Eph 1:18-19, 3:16-19, 6:18.

2nd: That he might grow into a man of integrity, who works righteousness, speaks truth in his heart, does not slander, does no evil, does not take up reproach against friends, honors those who fear the Lord, swears to his own hurt, is unchanging in these things, does not charge interest on loans, and does not take bribes.

3rd: That he might be a man of contentment as seen in Prov 15:16, Phil 4:11, I Tim 6:6-8, and Heb 13:5.

4th: That he might learn to take every thought captive, to not be conformed to the worlds thinking, and to think scripturally. Rom 12:2, II Cor 10:5.

5th: That he might daily seek God with all his heart, walking in the Spirit moment by moment, growing in his dependence on Him. Psalm 119:1-2, Prov 3:5-6.

6th: That he would ever be captivated by my love. Prov 5:18-19.

7th: That he would be a man of courage. Deut 31:6, II Chron 19:11.

8th: That the Lord might give him wisdom to lead his family physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Eph 1:17-19

9th: May he always look at the plank in his own eye before seeing others' sawdust. Matt 7:3

10th: That he might become a called man, not driven, with well thought through and prayed through goals in life. I Cor 9:24-27

11th: That he might be a man of prayer, guarding his heart and mind, puting into practice what he has heard, seen and learned. Phil 4:4-9

12th: That he might stand firm against the schemes of the devil and resist Satan in all circumstances. Eph 6:10-18, James 4:7

13th: That he might grow in spiritual maturity by putting away childish things, cultivating, understanding, striving after the Christ ideal, partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel and overcoming temptation. I Cor 13:11, 14:20, Eph 4:13, Heb 5:14, I John 2:14

14th: That he might make me holy, cleansing me by the washing with water through the Word. Eph 5:26

15th: That he would learn to not depend on his circumstance for happiness but on God alone. Heb 3:17-19

16th: That he would be a man who enters into spiritual warfare. Eph 6:11-12, I Thes 5:8

17th: That he might have new strength in the midst of his busy schedule, and that the Lord might infuse him with His strength. IS 40:31, Eph 3:14-19

18th: That he might have a burden to see lost people come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Matt 28:12-20

19th: That he would be kept from strange women and evil men, and that his friends would be men and women who walk with God. Prov 13:20

20th: That his self image might be a reflection of the Lord's thoughts toward him. Eph 1:17-19, Rom 12:3, Psalm 139

21st: That he might be a man responsible for family spiritual growth. Prov 4:1-14

22nd: That he might not be deceived into unbelief, sin or bitterness. Matt13:8-10

23rd: That he might learn to love as God has commanded. I Cor 13:4-7, Rom 12:8-10, Eph 5:25

24th: That the fruit of the Spirit might be exhibited more and more in his life. Gal 5:22-23, John 15:8

25th: That he might grow in humility and in being a shepherd. I Pet 5:2-6

26th: That he might grow daily in character. II Pet 1:5-8

27th: That he might keep a clear conscience. I Pet 3:16-18

28th: That the Lord might protect him, guarding his course. Prov 2:8

29th: That he might learn to manage his time well. Eph 5:15

30th: That the Lord would put a song in his heart. Psalm 33:3, 40:3, Job 35:10

31st: That he may have a holy fear of God. Psalm 34:11, 111:10, Prov 9:10

About the Author Wilma Colon Ariza is the Founder of The Happy Angels Project Inc., and is the acting Development Director of Stevie JoEllie's Cancer Care Fund. She is a member in good standing of The National Association of Professional Women and League of United Latin American Citizens. A passionate patient care advocate, cancer survivor and caregiver she is a volunteer Community Ambassador for The Medical Alert Foundation.

My Cancer and Chemotherapy Story

I was healed of cancer for the second time in 2 years by Jesus! This is my story. Available for motivational and biblical speaking engagements. Email jb@castlehomesandestates.com or visit his website at www.inspiritandtruth.net

20 Things You Must Always Remeber !

Remember that your presence is a present to the world.

Remember that you are a unique and unrepeatable creation.

Remember that your life can be what you want it to be.

Remember to take the days just one at a time.

Remember to count your blessings, not your troubles.

Remember that you’ll make it through whatever comes along.

Remember that most of the answers you need are within you.

Remember those dreams waiting to be realized.

Remember that decisions are too important to leave to chance.

Remember to always reach for the best that is within you.

Remember that nothing wastes more energy than worry.

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

Remember that the longer you carry a grudge, the heavier it gets.

Remember not to take things too seriously.

Remember to laugh.

Remember that a little love goes a long way.

Remember that a lot goes forever.

Remember that happiness is more often found in giving than getting.

Remember that life’s treasures are people, not things.

Remember that miracles can still happen.

Author Unknown

Where The Road Leads

The road always leads back home,

No matter which way your feet tend to roam.

All my life this is what I heard people say,

Many was the time I tried to go some other way.

"There's no place like home," have you heard this one too?

When we try to leave we find this is so true.

The surroundings familiar, the smells so sweet,

There's no place like home, our hearts repeat.

Have you ever smelled something that takes you back in time ?

Or seen a scene that completely clouds your mind ?

Take a trip down memory lane and you will understand,

That the road to home is something mighty, mighty grand.

Think about all the times you wanted to run away,

To find a place that gave a new start to another brand new day.

And when you settled into that place all new,

You found that to go home again was all you wanted to do.

I've read that the road to heaven has many bumps and curves.

It is mighty narrow, never widens, never swerves.

So as you travel down life's road,

And at times when you feel that heavy load.

Know that there is a map to find your way home.

You can call 911, but not on the telephone.

Just put your hands together, close your eyes and bow your head.

Remember all the Words to you so many times He has said.

Home is where the heart is. Where is yours today ?

Is it safe with Jesus, or has it gone astray ?

Keep your eyes on Him no matter where you roam.

Then one day before long, you find your road is leading home.

©1999 Janice "Jan" Derrick

Psalm 23 - Explained

The Lord is my Shepherd

That’s Relationship!

I shall not want

That’s Supply!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.

That’s Rest!

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

That’s Refreshment!

He restoreth my soul

That’s Healing!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness.

That’s Guidance!

For His name sake

That’s Purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.

That’s Testing!

I will fear no evil.

That’s Protection!

For Thou art with me

That’s Faithfulness!

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me,

That’s Discipline!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies.

That’s Hope!

Thou anointest my head with oil,

That’s Consecration!

My cup runneth over.

That’s Abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.

That’s Blessing!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord.

That’s Security!

Forever!

That’s Eternity!

About the Author Wilma Colon Ariza is the Founder of The Happy Angels Project Inc., and is the acting Development Director of Stevie JoEllie's Cancer Care Fund. She is a member in good standing of The National Association of Professional Women and League of United Latin American Citizens. A passionate patient care advocate, cancer survivor and caregiver she is a volunteer Community Ambassador for The Medical Alert Foundation.