The 7 Ups

 

1.    Wake Up!!

Decide to have a good day.

“This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and he glad in it.”

Psalms 118:24 (詩篇118:24)

“這是耶和華所定的日子, 我們在其中要高興歡喜”

 

2.    Dress Up!!

The best way to dress up is to put on a smile.

A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (撒母耳記上)

“…因為耶和華不象人看人, 人是看外貌, 耶和華是看內心”

 

3.    Shut Up!!

Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so he must have meant foe us to do twice as much listening as talking.

“He who guards his lips guards his soul” Proverbs 13:3 (箴言13:3)

“謹守口的, 得保生命; 大張嘴的, 必致敗亡”

 

4.    Stand Up!!

…for what you believe in, Stand for something or you will fall for anything.

“Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good…”

Galatians 6:9-10 (加拉太書 6:9-10)

“我們行善, 不可喪誌; 若不灰心, 到了時候, 就要收成.  所以有了機會, 就當向眾人行善;才向信徒一家的人更當如此.”

 

5.    Look Up!!

…to the Lord.

“I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (腓立比書4:13)

“我靠著那加給我力量的, 凡是都能作.”

 

6.    Reach Up!!

…for something higher.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto our own understanding.  In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path. Proverbs 3: 5-6 (箴言 3:5-6)

“你要專心仰賴耶和華, 不可倚靠自己的聰明.  在你一切所行的事上, 都要認定他, 他必指引你的路.”

 

7.   Lift Up!!

…your prayers.

“Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVEYTHING.” Philippians 4:6 (腓立比書4:6)

“應當一無掛慮, 隻要凡事藉著禱告, 祈求和感謝, 將你們所要的告訴神”