I’m not David Letterman but here is my Top Ten List for Personal Spiritual Well Being (in no particular order). I don’t pretend you would find this true in your life, but I find these “proverbs” work for me!
Never assume you are the smartest one in the room. A little humility goes a long way.
Never publically point out others’ faults unless you are ready to be on the receiving end of such a call out.
Never assume you are irreplaceable or that God has never created anyone else who does as much as you.
Whenever I’m too busy to take time for God, I am sure to mess something up.
While it is true that “everybody lies” (NCIS – season 1 comment from main character), it just may be that what you are hearing today is the truth – or not!
Assume God is much wiser than I am, so maybe I ought to be quiet and listen for God’s perspective.
It is humanly impossible to like everyone, but Jesus does COMMAND me to love everyone – even my enemies.
No one needs to know what I am thinking all the time.
As often as I fail and fall, as long as I honestly repent and try to avoid those missteps, I will be forgiven by the One whose forgiveness counts. Whatever anyone else feels about me or whatever grudges they choose to hold is on them, not me.
To believe something is NOT the same as to feel something. Feelings happen. Beliefs are choices!
Fr. Joe