An Easy To-Do List, 1 Peter 3

"Through thick and thin, keep your hearts at attention, in adoration before Christ, your Master. Be ready to speak up and tell anyone who asks why you’re living the way you are, and always with the utmost courtesy."

I'll be the first to admit I'm not great at devotional/Bible reading time. I have a short attention span--but I'm trying. I'm a music and movie lover (you may have noticed), but I've been making lots of changes lately--which means when I'm having a rough moment/day/week, instead of trying to zone out with food or noise, I turn on worship music. I go to the Creator. I go to His instruction manual (i.e., the Bible) and look for answers instead of googling for "self help" ideas or running my mouth off with complaints.

Consistency.

Determination.

Baby steps.

Life takes practice. (Who knew, right?)

1 Peter 3 has been a great help to me...

From The Message:

Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good,

Here’s what you do:

Read the entire chapter here.

Be intentional with your relationship with the Creator of the stars.

It's worth it.