How I did it: started going to a christian university and it is amazing.
chapel 3 times a week.
such beautifully encouraging and supportive people.
i started journaling.
reading verses and words of encouragement.

life is BEAUTIFUL
thank you jesus.

i also started revolving my life around saying "thank you jesus for..." all the time.
makes me see how much there is to be thankful for <3

Lessons & tips: pray.
breathe.
trust.
relax.
God has a plan that sometimes involves what we think is "failing" but it is all part of the plan--it might make you more empathetic or it might make you a stronger person,

there is a reason for everything!

just except all that happens in life and learn from it.
breathe.
realize God is in control.

Resources: Max Lucado "3:16"
and this little book called "Footprints" by Margaret Fishback Powers
its amazing. i think its a childrens book, but i love it lol

it has a one sentence verse on one page and words of encouragement that are related to the verse on the other.

i love it and its so nice to just start my day with these lovely, encouraging concepts
:)

Feb 04, 2009, 12:51AM PST | 0 comments | 3 cheers