United Church of Warsaw

Follow these daily practices to prevent hardening of the attitudes and add more laughter to your life.

Mondays are for compliments: This overcomes our tendency to criticize and be judgmental of others, which robs us of laughter. Look for the good in others, tell them about it, and you might just end up laughing together. Monday thought: “A kind word often goes unspoken, but it never goes unheard.”

Tuesdays are for flexibility: There is no laughter in being stubborn. We all get set in our ways and yet it is a good thing to be open to new ideas. It can be more fun than being in a rut. An open mind lets the laughter in. Tuesday thought: “The tree that bends in the wind does not break.”

Wednesdays are for gratitude: A good way to feel miserable is to always think you need something more to make you happy. An attitude of gratitude brings serenity and laughter. Wednesday thought: “As you go through life, let this always be your goal: Keep your eye upon the donut and not upon the hole!”

Thursdays are for kindness: Think of ways to help make the other person’s life a little easier. Simple kindness may be the most vital key to the riddle of how human beings can live with each other in peace, and care properly for this planet we share. Thursday thought: “The practice of kindness creates healthy relationships and community connections and inspires people to pass kindness on to others.”

Fridays are for forgiveness: Forgiveness means letting go of anger. Find a way to see those who have hurt you in a new light of compassion. Releasing anger makes you healthier and opens up room in your heart for more laughter. Friday thought: “I never hold a grudge because while I am being angry, the other guy is out dancing!” (Buddy Hackett)

Weekends are for chocolate: Remember to eat some chocolate or any other favorite food. Remember to take time for leisure, pleasure and relaxation. Weekend thought: “A bad day fishing beats a good day working.”

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Before U were thought of or time had begun,
God stuck U in the name of His Son.

And each time U pray, you’ll see it’s true,
You can’t spell out JesUs and not include U.

You’re a pretty big part of His wonderful name,
For U, He was born: that’s why He came.

And His great love for U is the reason He died.
It even takes U to spell crucified.

Isn’t it thrilling and splendidly grand
He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?

When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension,
He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.

“Go into the world and tell them it’s true
That I love them all – Just like I love U.”

So many great people are spelled with a U,
Don’t they have a right to know JesUs too?

It all depends now on what U will do,
He’d like them to know, But it all starts with U.
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For the Christian, prayer is not an option, but an opportunity.
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Don’t tell the Lord how big the problem is; tell the problem how big the Lord is.