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From: "Dwayne Savaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>   Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail Dear Friend, We should never be so serious in life that we forget to have a good time right where we are.  We are to enjoy every day that we are alive and relish the moments that God has given us.  The Lord has not made us to go through all our days as robots doing the same thing day in and day out, but rather He has given us four different seasons that change our surroundings which should alert us to the beauty of His creation.  The Bible declares in Psalm 8:3-4 "When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained; What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that Thou visitest him?"  We are to remember that God loves us and He wishes for our Joy to be full. (John 16:24) I hope you are blessed by today's message to enjoy your life as best as you can today and do not wait for some future event to be happy.  Be happy now and the future will take care of itself. BREAK TIME! My eyes were glued to the television as the words across the bottom of the screen listed school after school. "Where's my school?" I whined as I shut off the TV and continued working through my mound of homework. It was nearly midnight, and the snow and ice fell rapidly. As I stared out my window before I went to sleep, the streets and yard looked like a sea of marshmallows. I couldn't believe I'd have to gather up my books in the morning and wade to the bus stop. When my radio alarm went off, I listened as the DJ read the list of schools that were closed. This time my school made the list! I fell back on my pillow, smiling as I drifted back to sleep. Around noon, I dragged myself out of bed. I got on the phone and started calling friends to find out how everybody else was spending the day off. Somebody suggested we pull out our sleds and meet on the hill over by my old elementary school. After bundling up, I headed for the schoolyard. As I prepared for another ride down the slippery hill, a snowball smacked me on the back of my head. I turned to see Katie standing several feet from me, grinning and reaching for more snow. I grabbed my own handful of snow, pressed it into a solid white ball and tossed it, hitting her on the side of her arm. I shouted, "Gotcha back!" Before long, all my friends had joined the fight. We spent that whole afternoon sledding, and making snowmen and snow angels. Sometime during the day, something hit me besides a snowball. I realized I was actually having fun. Fun? Boy that was a word I hadn't thought of for a real long time. I'd been so busy with papers, tests and worrying over grade point averages that I'd forgotten how to have a good time. As we continued to play in the snow, I was amazed at how young I felt--and acted. With thoughts of homework, tests and papers on hold, I felt so carefree. It was almost as if I was 5 years old again! I believe God used that big snowfall to wake me up to an important truth: No matter how "grown up" I think I am, no matter how busy my schedule gets, I have to take time to play and laugh. After all, decent grades aren't worth much if I'm too burned out to enjoy them. By Rachel Schlabach Be encouraged to enjoy your life.  See the good in all things.  Laugh more often, think good thoughts, spend time with your family and you will soon find the Joy there is in living life fully. Read and meditate on these scriptures: John 16:33 Jesus declares "These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." Psalm 9:1-2 "I will praise Thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all Thy marvellous works.  I will be glad and rejoice in Thee: I will sing praise to Thy name, O thou most High." Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength." Psalm 100:1-3 "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing.  Know ye that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture." All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem:  I AM THANKFUL Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/enpoem28.htm Today's Selected Testimony:  THE LIGHTNING STORM Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony60.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya Gods Work Ministry Please feel free to visit the Website to read more Encouraging and Inspirational stories, poems and testimonies.  Our E-mail Archives are available as well to read the messages that have been sent in the past. You can now hear our stories and poems by ordering Voice Messages.  Each volume contains 15 messages that can be heard and enjoyed anywhere a CD player is available.  To order your copy, please click on this link:  http://www.Godswork.org/voicemessages.htm You can also send Free E-cards to friends and loved ones with the many choices available. 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