Haha! What a title! But at least it got you reading ; >I've got a beauty secret for 2008
and I'd like to share it with you.When my mom passed away some years ago, all those long months
in and out of the hospital, the grieving and sleepless nights
all took an emotional and physical toll on us siblings. I was staring at the mirror after still another late night
and I said "O God, I sure feel old and tired!!!"Well this may sound weird but I got this reply in my heart :"Just like everyone, you'll grow old
but you don't ever have to worry about looking young." 
It couldv'e been God or maybe wishful thinking or too much dope (NOT!!!)So, believing that God cares for me soul, spirit and body, I know He's got some tips for us.Here's the latest one:1) Say Thank You 3x a DayWhen you get up in the morning, when you eat lunch and when you eat dinner, pause , take a deep breath and think of what recent things you can thank God for already. You can even do it while brushing your teeth.For example, after lunch I think of what happened that morning and I thank God for that.After dinner, I think of what transpired that afternoon and again I thank God for these things.Whether it was a good day or a stressy-day,
you become more aware of the hand of God upon your life.
You're not going thru this day alone.
It takes the weight of the day off your shoulders.
Even in the worse days of your life,when you can't seem to find
anything to be grateful about,
develop the habit of looking for something good.
There have been many a time when the only thing I could pray was
"Because of your great love, we were not consumed. Great is your faithfulness."
In the Book of Daniel, it says Daniel prayed 3x a dayeven when his life was in mortal danger.
(Who knows? Maybe in the morning he prayed "Thank you Lord, I get to see another day". At lunchtime: "Thank you God,,, I'm still alive!" At dinner: "Thank you Lord, still breathing!")Whatever he prayed, it sure worked...even in the lion's den.A cheerful heart is good medicine. And Thankfulness is good
for erasing the wrinkles in our souls, spirit and body.
Check out what Proverbs 17: 22 says:
New American Standard Bible (©1995)A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
A joyful heart is good medicine, but depression drains one's strength.
Bible in Basic English
A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.
Have a Healthy, Happy, Thankful New Year ; >!!! 
