7 LIFTING WAYS TO START THE SCHOOL YEAR

The Sunday before children go back to school, the pastor called all boys and girls to the front for prayer.  After prayer, they were each given a bottle of 7-Up with “7 Lifting Ways to Start the School Year!” attached:

#1 Wake UP – Decide to have a good day. “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

#2 Dress UP – The best way to dress is to put on a smile.  A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

#3 Shush UP – Say nice things and learn to listen.  “Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days.” (Proverbs 19:20)

#4 Stand UP – For what you believe in!  Stand for SOMETHING or you will fall for ANYTHING.

# 5 Look UP – To the Lord. “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

#6 Reach UP – For something higher.  Always try to better yourself.

#7 Lift UP – Your prayers.  “Do not worry about anything.  Instead, PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING.” (Philippians 4:6-7)