The Soul /// Towards Betterment List

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    The imperfect, struggling soul inside of me longs to better itself. The soul is weary from stumbling along each day, falling over its sins and mistakes. So this soul of mine starts crawling toward betterment, as crawling is all the soul has strength for. Hoping, this soul, that one day, through bettering itself will find the strength to walk, even run, toward the prize.

This soul’s ‘Toward Betterment List’:

-         ` Love unconditionally

-          Think before I speak

-          Always be kind

-          Say only things worth saying

-          Extend grace

-          Study God’s word everyday

-          Be humble

-          Pray without ceasing

-          Be a peacemaker

-          Encourage others

-          Be respectful

-          Be a servant

-          Deny self

-          Give my all to The Lord

-          Be courageous

-          Face my mistakes

-          Be patient

-          Think on good & pure things

-          Be a leader

-          Be joyful

-          Share the Gospel

-          Be honest

-          Be trustworthy

-          Sing praises

-          Apologize when I mess up

-          Be self-controlled

-          Listen to The Lord’s voice

-          Use my time, talents, and treasures for Christ

-          Be loyal

-          Give mercy

-          Share my heart, not lock it away

-          Be compassionate

-          Work hard

-          Be a light for Christ

-          Not complain

-          Give thanks

-          Build meaningful relationships

-          Memorize scripture

-          Give what is mine

-          Be a person worthy of friendship

-          Dance more often

-          Never doubt that God will provide

-          Be grateful

-          Not be judgmental

-          Be teachable

-          Live permanently  outside of my comfort zone

-          Bloom where I’m planted

-          Always proclaim Christ, even at risk of death

  

    Is your soul longing for betterment?

    Let’s travel this road together, helping one another over the bumps and out of the valleys.  Together as a community we can face this hard road leading to Heaven and the prize. So that when we get there we can honestly tell The Lord that we done everything in our power to use every bit of our lives for Him.

    It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.

xoxo Emma