Five great don'ts

Here are five 'don't' lessons for life:

(1) Don't worry, just do the best. God accepts no less, but he demands no more. 'Trust in the Lord, and do good... and he shall give you the desires of your heart' (Psalm 37:3-4 NKJV); (2) Don't rush, do it right. 'Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty' (Proverbs 21:5 NLT);

(3) Don't believe something is impossible without trying it. When we're in God's will, doing things God's way, sensitive to his timing and willing to stick at it, our problems are a platform for him to work on our behalf. 'We must wait patiently and confidently' (Romans 8:25 NLT); (4) Don't waste time. Let's put first things first and ask, 'What is it that only I can do, or do best?' Then we will know what we should do. (5) Don't just talk about it...do it. We all have good intentions, but intentions have to become actions. Let's get specific about our diet and our devotions, our finances and our family. Let's say these words regularly: 'If it's to be, it's up to me.' In God's word it says: 'Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead' (James 2:17 NKJV).



So what now? Display these five lessons in a prominent place for you: Don't worry, just do the best; Don't rush, do it right; Don't believe something is impossible without trying it. Don't waste time; Don't just talk about it... do it. See what a difference doing these don'ts makes in your life.





— SCRIPTURE —

'Get understanding.' Proverbs 4:7 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

1 Cor 4-6, Mark 14:66-72, Ps 34:11-22, Pro 24:30-31