Some people have ” a what to do list,” that they fill out every morning to help them accomplish all the planned activities for the day. As for me, I have “a reminder list.” Why so? Because I have found out that in my very busy schedule, it’s very possible to forget
those things that I consider very essential in my life. Below are some of them:

1. To start and end the day with God.
2. I am living a borrowed life that can come to an end at any time and without notice.
3. There are no permanent friends. Those that I consider close friends today can betray me tomorrow. I must, therefore, be careful with what I say and do in their presence.
4. Never to mistreat in any way the new immigrants. The fact that they don’t know their way around and in most cases don’t have much, does not mean anything. Such will rise and do great things in the near future.
5. Avoid the temptation of making every body my enemy. Life is such that I might find myself needing them.
6. Be very careful with reported speeches. Any time information moves from one person to the other, it changes.
7. Learn from my past mistakes and adjust accordingly.
8. Open my eyes wide enough to read writings on the wall.
9. Not everybody I consider an enemy is actually an enemy. Such people have always stepped in at times of need.
10.Be careful what I do and say out there. There are many people out there who know me more than I realize. From time to time I have come across people who approach me and ask ” I think I know you! Are you not pastor Birai?” You can imagine how I feel. I, therefore need to remind myself to be careful what I say and do, and where I go.
11. Be fair and treat all God’s children with dignity. I should not look down upon any one.

As you can tell, my reminder list is long. That’s why I need the prayers of those I love to help me succeed. Will you be willing to pray for me?

Just a thought.

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