this was sent to me by a friend..i think it is wonderful..hope it helps some of you...hugs   iona54   if necessary God of your understanding or Higher Power   TEN  GUIDELINES  FROM  GOD.

1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry.
Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry
them
for you?
Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes
your
way?

2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list.
No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list.
Let ME be the one to take care of the problem.
I can't help you until you turn it over to Me.
And although My to-do-list is long, I am after all... God.
I can take care of anything you put into My hands.
In fact, if the truth were ever really known,
I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

3. TRUST ME:
Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back.
Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs,
your
problems and your trials.
Problems with the kids? Put them on My list.
Problem with finances? Put it on My list.
Problems with your emotional roller coaster?
For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to
do
is
ask.

4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say,
"Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from
here."
Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple.
You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them.
I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace.
Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be
right
back where you started?
Leave them with Me and forget about them.
Just let Me do my job.

5. TALK TO  ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things.
Forget what was making you crazy.
Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control.
But there's one thing I pray you never forget.
Please, don't forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU!
I want to hear your voice. I want you to include Me in on the things
going
on in your life.
I want to hear you talk about your friends and family.
Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me.
I want to be your dearest friend.

6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you
are.
Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing.
Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes.
I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs.
You only have to trust Me.
Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have
so
much
trouble just
doing your simple part.
How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were only two years old.
When did you forget?
That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate
than
you.
Share your joy with those who need encouragement.
Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long
time.
Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry.
Share your faith with those who have none.

8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many
diverse
experiences.
You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many
times,
learn many trades,
travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience
so
much.
How can you be so impatient then when it takes Me a little longer
than
you
expect to handle
something on My to-do-list?
Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect.
Just because I created the entire universe in only six days,
everyone
thinks
I should always rush, rush, rush.

9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you.
They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way
you
do,
but I still love you all
Please try to get along, for My sake.
I created each of you different in some way.
It would be too boring if you were all identical.
Please, know I love each of your differences.


10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself?
You were created by me for one reason only -- to be loved, and to
love
in
return.
I am a God of Love. Love Me.
Love your neighbors. But also love yourself.
It makes My heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when
things go
wrong.
You are very precious to me.  Don't ever forget......

Thank you, Iona

Those are great to have I pasted them to Word and printed in out.  It goes great with my finalization of Step I, my sponsor and I are having scheduling conflicts, right now and can't seem to get together to finish Step I, this must by why!!!  I need to share this one more thing, with her.  Anyway, I will need this in my SURRENDERING Phase of step I, thank you so much for sharing.  I don't know where I would be if I hadn't found this website I have learned sooooo much from all you wonderful people.  I just can't express how greatful I am adaquately!!! I just hope I can help someone down the road as much as you have all helped me.

 

liza

Dear Iona

Thank you - I think that about says it all - see my post on board above - I should have read this first!!!!

Its funny - just thought of a new take on 'keep coming back' - spent all day handing my situation over then as soon as it changes slightly I start to panic again and feel I have to work it all out - keep coming back is keep letting go and letting God each and every moment not just once and then think that I can handle the changes by myself!!!! Madness hopefully becoming saner. Thank you.

Veronica

Thank you!  I so needed this today.

Hugs Mary

Beautiful reminders Ms. Iona.  Thank you so much for sharing.

Peggy7

 

Iona, this was GREAT! I copied it into my journal! I have read it a few times over and it is so comforting to me..almost like a letter from a parent to a child. Thank you so much for posting this!