NewYears

TOP TEN THINGS TO GIVE THIS YEAR

2. YOUR SUPPORT - How many of you really support the people in your life? What I mean by support is encouragement and reasons to try something new, not 10 different reasons why it won't work. Just because it did not work for you, does not mean it won't work for them. And, just because it did not work for them in the past, does not mean it won't work this time. There's nothing better than telling a person that they can do whatever they want in this world.

1. YOUR TIME - How many of you are too busy with your own lives to give your time to others? Being busy is an excuse and a reason not to go out of your way. People need you and love you. They want to see you. Let them in. Let them have time with you.

3. YOUR ACCEPTANCE - This may be a toughie for some of you. This means unconditional love and the ability to love someone for who they are and not what you want them to be. It means giving up how you think their life should go, and accepting them for what they want to do with their lives. This is the greatest gift that you can give to the people in your life.

4. YOUR ATTENTION - How many of you really listen to the people in your life? For everyone who just said "of course I do", then why are the people in your life asking you to repeat what they just said? It's because they know that you did not hear them. Take a few minutes, stop what you are doing, and focus on the people who you love. Aren't they worth it? And who knows, you may even learn something that you thought you already knew.

6. YOUR PATIENCE - How many of you can't even be with the people you love because they are taking too long to tell a strory or are taking longer than you think to complete a project that "you think" should take less time to get done. How do you know that there isn't a better way to do something if the people around you always have to do it your way? Having patience with people shows them they are respected and loved. Isn't this a great gift for the holidays?

5. YOUR FORGIVENESS - Forgiving people for past mistakes and hurts is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. After all they are only human. Plus, I'm sure that you haven't been the perfect human being either. Keeping hurt and anger in your life is just an excuse not to get close to people for fear that they will hurt you again.

7. YOUR LOVE - People want to know that they are special in your life and that you care about them. If there are things that are keeping you from loving them such as conversations that you want to have with them, but your're afraid, my advice is to say it. Sometimes you have to take a risk to achieve an open and rewarding relationship. Take the risk and give your love.

10. A HUG - Human touch warms the heart and keeps us connected. In addition, it doesn't take much effort, it costs nothing, and it makes someone's day. Couldn't you find time in your schedule to hug someone you love today? Author Unknown

9. YOUR SMILE - There is nothing better that entering a room and seeing someone smile when you walk in. Right then and there you know that your presence makes a difference in their life. A smile is easy. You just grin upward. Plus, you burn many more calories than from frowning.

8. YOUR IDEAS - Sometimes people want to move forward in their lives but they don't know how. You may know something that they never thought of. And who knows, your ideas may change somebody's life. So go ahead, don't be afraid to share what you know.

I want to add one more thing to this list, I have been thinking of the things mentioned here, to me there is one very important thing missing, we need to give our HEARTS to God, He wants your heart, He wants your love, Deuteronomy 10:l2 And now, Israel, what doth thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all His ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with ALL thy heart and with ALL thy soul.

Matthew 27 37-40 Jesus said unto him, thou shalt love the Lord thy God with ALL thy heart, and with ALL thy soul, and with ALL thy mind. This is the first and GREATEST commandment. And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. My New Years wish to all of you reading this is I hope you GIVE YOUR HEART TO GOD, you will never regret your decision.
When we reach out to help others we are reaching out to God Himself, Matthew 25:40 And the king will answer and say to them, in as much as you did it to one of the LEAST OF THESE, you did it to ME. Food for Thought. I wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR.