MY BUCKET LIST

There are so many youths who have a bucket list - a list of things they want to do or experience before they die. Reading some of the things in their list is amusing because it's out of the ordinary, challenging most of the time, and an experience they wish to enter in, good or bad, smart move or not!

But I decided to have a bucket list too - not the type young people who are full of energy and zest are gravitating towards - but one that would shape me into a man of God, define me as a child of God, and be as close as possible to what God destined and purpose me to be here on earth. I am not a cockalurum (a little man having a high opinion of himself), for sure, but an idealist trying to achieve God's best for me. So here it is......ROMANS 12:9-18

01. Exhibit genuine love
02. Hate evil
03. Hold fast (tightly) what is good
04. Love others with brotherly affection
05. Outdo other in showing honor
06. Be diligent and hardworking - not lazy as far as passion is concerned
07. Serving God with fervency of spirit
08. Be happy - stay positive because I have hope in Christ.
09. Don't lose my cool when I encounter trials, problems or difficult people
10. Be a prayerful person - do it constantly
11. Be generous - see a need, meet a need
12. Show hospitality - welcome people into my home at all times
13. Bless people all the time with my words, attitude and actions - even people who back-stab me.
14. Be empathetic - rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.
15. I must live in harmony with everyone
16. Never be proud - associate with all levels of people as precious people of God.
17. I must never think even for a second that I am smarter than everyone else - that actually makes me look stupid!
18. Only repay goodness and mercy NOT evil for evil.
19. Think honorable, good and wonderful thoughts - I am what I think!
20. I will strive to be a peacemaker in all situation.

That's a tall-order!