Daily Reading - Allen James' Daily Guide to Success series - "A Teacher's Daily Guide to Success"

Our Calendar Book reading for April 19th comes from "A Teacher's Daily Guide to Success"...."Teach your students to take care of their things".

In today's "material world" in which we live it can be very easy to take for granted the "things" we possess. Leaving a lawn mower out in the rain, forgetting to roll the windows on your vehicle up at night, not cleaning out the refrigerator regularly, and we could name countless other examples of ways we don't take care of the "things" we have.

I may be a bit obsessive regarding the care of my possessions, but my grandmother, who had very few earthly possessions used to quote Luke 12:15; “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions". She would tell me when we keep our "things" in order we won't be covetous of others' "things".

I have friends with many nice things; valuable things! Their phones, computers, clothing - nothing is inexpensive today! Often I see how irresponsible they are in taking care of their "stuff".
With the many electronic items we have these days, we need to be extra cautious with your property both at home and away from home.

Many are kind and giving; sometimes letting friends borrow possessions. That's can be a good thing, but be cautious. No one will treat your valuables with the same respect and care you do. It's OK to be a little selfish with your things. But don't covet those goods, but do know the whereabouts of your favored possessions. Hang your clothes up, read the "wash and care" labels, know how to use the iron before you set it down on a silk tie, don't leave your valuables out in the open in a car; use common sense in taking care of all you own.

Money doesn't grow on trees. You spent many hours working and much sacrifice to make those large purchases happen. Don't disrespect yourself by being irresponsible with the care of your things. Show your gratitude by taking care ... really good care ... of your belongings.

Now, I've got to go Armor-all my car seats....

Keep looking up. : ) AJ