St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center

Thought for the Day

Last Updated September 10, 2002


The 11th through 21st Commandments

11 - Thou shalt not worry, for worrying is the most unproductive of all human activities.

12 - Thou shalt not be afraid, for most of the things we fear never come to pass.

13 - Thou shalt not cross bridges before thou comes to them, for no one has yet succeeded in doing this.

14 - Thou shalt handle but one problem at a time, leaving the others to the Lord until their proper time.

15 - Thou shalt not take troubles to bed, for they make poor bedfellows.

16 - Thou shalt not try to carry the problems of the world on your shoulders, for only One hath a back that strong.

17 - Thou shalt be a good listener, for God often speaketh to us through the mouths of others.

18 - Thou shall not try to relive yesterday for, good or ill, it is gone forever. Live in the now and rejoice in it.

19 - Thou shalt dismiss feelings of frustration, for they are rooted in self-pity and will interfere with positive action.

20 - Thou shalt count thy blessings, never overlooking the smallest, for our biggest blessings are composed of many small ones.

21 - Remember how much I Love You.


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