Waking Up Happy 6/29/2017

Good Morning,

I am up and at it early today and I just poured a big cup of Door County Jamaican Blue Mountain Blend Coffee. I have a busy couple of days coming up and I need to stay in a good mood despite the volume of things needing to be done.

I asked myself this question. Can you do all of this, tire yourself out and stay in a decent mood? That was more than a question. I decided that I need to focus on staying approachable and kind. But how am I going to do that?

Here's the plan.

1. Rest when I can.
2. Eat power foods and keep them light. Lots of salad and fruit. Protein will be nuts and chicken.
3. Specifically pray about being in a good mood.
4. Count my blessings when I get out of bed over the next three days.
5. Read Scripture with power verses.
6. Get plenty of fresh air.

In counting my blessings when I first wake up I need to acknowledge that I woke up. I am not in hell and it is more than I deserve. Be thankful for what I eat, where I sleep, for my family, friends and a job. Most of all I need to thank God for watching over me and sustaining me.

I looked up some verses on power and strength and they will go with me.

Ephesians 6:10New International Version (NIV)
¹⁰ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Philippians 4:13New King James Version (NKJV)
¹³ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.


Isaiah 40:29-31New International Version (NIV)

²⁹ He gives strength to the weary
    and increases the power of the weak.
³⁰ Even youths grow tired and weary,
    and young men stumble and fall;
³¹ but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

 

In order to wake up happy, and stay that way I need a plan. This one looks good to me.

 

Have a great day!

 

Marty