SPIRITUAL TIP – Excuses Read John 15:5-8. Make a list of things you know you can do and the things that you cannot do. Take your list and pray over it. Ask God to help you with the things you cannot do and commit to placing your full trust in Him. Keep your list in a place where you can refer to it often and update it when God comes through for you and helps you accomplish those things you could not do.

DAILY PRAYER

Commit to God that you will rely on Him in all areas of life. Praise Him and thank Him for all He has done for you.

HEALTH TIP – Anti-Sumo Wrestlers Diet (water)

There is only one sport where they actually aim to gain as much body fat as possible: Sumo Wrestling. Since Sumo Wrestlers have mastered the art of getting fat, we are going to do the opposite of their five most “unhealthy” diet tips. According to their philosophy – here is the final thing every wrestler must do to get fat. Sumo Wrestler Goal #5 – Drink alcohol and sugar-filled drinks in excess. It has been reported that Sumo Wrestlers drink upwards of 100 bottles of beer at a time which increases Cortisol levels and leads to fat deposits around the abdomen (beer belly). Your 5th Goal – Drink more water each day. Instead of drinking soda (pop) or juice most of the time, try to replace several or all of your drinks each day with a glass of water. Water is not only a healthier option, but many experts also believe that it also helps to suppress the appetite.

HOME TIP – Weekly Hour Cleaning

Set your timer for 10 minutes to work on each of 7 tasks once a week: 1. Vacuum (the middle of the floors only) 2. Dust 3. Mop 4. Polish Mirrors and Doors 5. Purge magazines 6. Change Sheets 7. Empty all trash This should take approximately one hour; some tasks take less than 10 minutes. Hint: Don’t obsess, set your timer for 10 minutes for each task, then QUIT! ]]>