So Lori and her co-workers received a list of 20 actions that her workplace supervisor said can give anybody “unlimited happiness.”
After reading through the list several times, it’s clear to me that despite the good intentions, a number of listed actions ignore the clear teachings of scripture.
And that means that, ultimately, they’ll lead people away from trusting the Bible.
That’s never a good idea.
Take a look through the list, appreciate the biblically acceptable actions and then note which items that you think are at odds with biblical teaching. I’d like to compare your list to mine so please send me a reply.
1. Let go of all thoughts that don’t make you feel empowered and strong.
2. Let go of feeling guilty for doing what you truly want to do.
3. Let go of the fear of the unknown; take one small step and watch the path reveal itself.
4. Let go of regrets; at one point in your life, that “whatever” was exactly what you wanted.
5. Let go of worrying; worrying is like praying for what you don’t want.
6. Let go of blaming anyone for anything; be accountable for your own life. If you don’t like something, you have two choices, accept it or change it.
7. Let go of thinking you are damaged; you matter, and the world needs you just as you are.
8. Let go of thinking your dreams are not important; always follow your heart.
9. Let go of being the “go-to person” for everyone, all the time; stop blowing yourself off and take care of yourself first … because you matter.
10. Let go of thinking everyone else is happier, more successful or better off than you. You are right where you need to be. Your journey is unfolding perfectly for you.
11. Let go of thinking there’s a right and wrong way to do things or to see the world. Enjoy the contrast and celebrate the diversity and richness of life.
12. Let go of cheating on your future with your past. It’s time to move on and tell a new story.
13. Let go of thinking you are not where you should be. You are right where you need to be to get to where you want to go, so start asking yourself where you want to go.
14. Let go of anger toward ex lovers and family. We all deserve happiness and love; just because it is over doesn’t mean the love was wrong.
15. Let go of the need to do more and be more; for today, you’ve done the best you can, and that’s enough.
16. Let go of thinking you have to know how to make it happen; we learn the way on the way.
17. Let go of your money woes — make a plan to pay off debt and focus on your abundance.
18. Let go of trying to save or change people. Everyone has her own path, and the best thing you can do is work on yourself and stop focusing on others.
19. Let go of trying to fit in and be accepted by everyone. Your uniqueness is what makes you outstanding.
20. Let go of self-hate. You are not the shape of your body or the number on the scale. Who you are matters, and the world needs you as you are. Celebrate you!
This list serves as a reminder of how smooth and sweet that a poison pill can become.
As we learned from Adam and Eve, something can be 95 percent true but still destroy us. We must remember that the appointment of self for determining truth and consequences is a disastrous choice.
Thinking we don’t need to change and that we should never try to save people from their own path to eternity or that we deserve happiness or that our heart never leads us astray are all poison pills.
Be smart. Be biblical. Then you can be assured of unlimited happiness in the next life.
As always, I love you
Martin
