I Wish Someone Would have Told Me...

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This prompt that I chose was kind of tricky... I probably would have been able to write more if the prompt was, "I wish I would have listened when they told me.." but, I was able to come up with a few things.

Prompt #134: Begin with "I wish someone would have told me..."

• I wish someone would have told me that God was going to put me to the test from time to time. Maybe then I would have been more prepared for those tests.
• I wish someone would have told me that sooner or later my brother and sister were going to grow up and be different than they were when they were little. Maybe then I wouldn't have been so shocked at who they became.
• I wish someone would have told me not to be too trustworthy toward everyone. Maybe then I wouldn't have gotten hurt as much.
• I wish someone would have told me that even close friends don't always stay in your life. Maybe then I wouldn't have relied on them so much.
• I wish someone would have told me NOT to keep my iPod in my back pocket. Maybe then it wouldn't have fell in the toilet.
• I wish someone would have told that that cup had medal on it before I put it in the microwave. Maybe then I wouldn't have set the microwave on fire.
• I wish someone would have told me that saving money is difficult when you have coupons. Maybe then I'd have more money.
• I wish someone would have told me that middle-school was going to suck. Maybe then I wouldn't have cut school so much.
• I wish someone would have told me that I was the temple of God before I decided to cut myself. Maybe then I wouldn't have this scar on my leg.

See what you can come up with! :)

How to Get Along with an Enemy

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Prompt #129: Write a light-hearted piece on how to get along with an enemy.

To get along with an enemy, first and foremost, you need love. Not the kind of love that society represents, but the kind of love Jesus had and still has for those who reject Him. Matthew 5:44 "But I tell you: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you." Not only are we supposed to love our neighbors, but we're also supposed to love those who have wronged us. And not only are we supposed to love them, but we are to pray for them as well.

Moreover, forgiveness is required to get along with an enemy. Holding grudges toward one another only intensifies the strong feelings of hatred between the two of you. Think hard about whatever happened that lead you two to become "enemies." Is it worth dwelling over? According to Jesus, nothing is worth holding unforgiveness toward someone. He says in Mark 11:25, "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins."

In addition to loving and forgiving your enemy, acts of kindness will help. Proverbs 25:21-22 says, "If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you." There is no reward for treating your enemy poorly. Even if your enemy doesn't do any of these things in return, that just means YOU are the bigger and better person. Not in a boastful way, but in a way that is pleasing to God.

Creative Writing Prompts

So there's this website that I "stumbled upon" (literally... www.stumbleupon.com) and it has really sparked my creativity. I love to write but I don't always know what to write about... that's what this website is for. www.creativewritingprompts.com gives you ideas as to what to write about. I've found it quite interesting, and fun. There are over 200 prompts to choose from - check it out and see what you think! I will be posting one of the prompts I chose shortly...