INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Worship Him and praise Him for His attributes. Read God's Word, and meditate that God will lend me His Wisdom, so that I can input His Word into my life, and I can gain a fuller understanding of it. Pray for God's Will to be done, and for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to lead you in spreading His Glory into the world we live in. Walk outside, hand in hand with nature, while noticing God's wondrous creation. Thank Him for everything He has created as you walk. Ask Him to give you a spirit of thanksgiving and appreciation. Pray for church leaders to preach His Word as God intended, so that your friends and family members will grow closer to Him or accept Him into their lives; pray for government leaders to come to Him, and ask Him for His Will.

SUMMARY: Hold morning worship. Go for a prayer walk. Pray for the welfare of others.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This will help get rid of any toothpaste residue and rinse out any bacteria. It's not necessary to use cleaner on your toothbrush each time you use it. Simply turn the tap water on and run your brush under the water for a few seconds. Make sure to get any old toothpaste residue out of your brush before brushing your teeth again. You can use warm or cold tap water to rinse your toothbrush. Warm water may soften your toothbrush bristles and make them feel smoother when you brush. It is okay to occasionally clean gunk off the toothbrush's handle, but regular use of disinfectants can be damaging and you may develop allergies on your skin or mucosa if the substance is too concentrated It is not necessary to store a toothbrush in a disinfectant solution. For regular cleaning, tap water is sufficient to safely clean a toothbrush. If you want to use disinfectant solution for any reason, make sure to choose a disinfectant approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). An FDA approved solution should be generally safe for use. When using a disinfectant on the brush itself, opt for an FDA approved solution over something made at home. For the most part, however, it's unnecessary to disinfect toothbrush bristles. If your brush becomes contaminated, it's safer to buy a new toothbrush than it is to try to disinfect an old one.

SUMMARY: Rinse your toothbrush with tap water before and after brushing your teeth. Limit use of disinfectants. Select toothbrush cleaners approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use a brush to cover the edges with primer, then finish by covering the flat surfaces with a foam roller. Let the primer dry overnight so the paint can sit and harden. Remember to apply primer to the drawers and doors as well. Only use primer if you're painting with latex or oil-based paint. If you're using chalk paint, skip priming and go straight to painting. Older paint and primer formulas needed to be paired by type, such as oil-based with oil-based or latex with latex, but current formulas can be mixed and matched. If you chose a glossy finish paint, make your priming layer as smooth as possible. Glossy paint shows imperfections much more visibly than flat finish. Keep in mind that oil-based and latex paints require a primer, while chalk-finish paint does not. Oil-based paint is strong and durable, resists chipping, and levels out any imperfections. However, it has a strong odor and is difficult to clean up. Latex paints are water-based and very durable. Choose a satin finish to have a nice, light sheen that's not too shiny. Chalk paint is a quick, easy option with a smooth, flat finish. It dries fast and because it's thick, it requires fewer coats of paint. However, its thick consistency also means it's easy to leave brush marks. You can use a brush or foam roller to paint or a combination of the two. Foam rollers also create a more even coat of paint, so use them for larger, flat areas, then paint over any detailing or edges with a brush. Start by filling a tray with paint, then add more as needed. Remember to paint the drawers and doors as well, keeping them on the dropcloth to prevent mess. Always paint in the direction of the wood grain. After letting the first layer dry overnight, you may notice that the paint has some patchy areas. Apply a second coat, brushing on paint over edges and corners and using a foam roller on flat surfaces. Let the vanity and all of the painted pieces sit undisturbed for a full night and check them in the morning. Patchiness often occurs with darker paint colors. When applying extra coats of paint, you may need to let the vanity dry for up to 48 hours.

SUMMARY: Apply a thin coat of primer to the vanity and drawers/doors. Pick from oil-based, latex, or chalk-finish paint. Apply a coat of paint to the vanity and let it dry overnight. Add another coat if the paint looks patchy and let it dry overnight.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's important for both your comfort and health to make sure that your backpack doesn't get too heavy as the school year progresses. For example, if you're continuously adding assignments, projects, snacks, and additional school supplies, your bag is going to gain some weight. If you notice that it's difficult to lift your bag or that the straps cut into your shoulders, it's probably time to clean out and reorganize. Your backpack shouldn't weigh more than 10-20% of your weight. For example, if you weigh 120 lbs, your backpack shouldn't weigh more than 12 lbs. You don't want anything in your bag except what is absolutely necessary; your school books, writing utensils, and current assignments. This will not only help with the weight of your bag but also keep you organized. For example, you probably don't need to keep returned assignments, projects, or instructions for homework you've already completed. Though papers don't weigh a lot on their own, they can really add up when you're saving a bunch of them. Instead, keep a binder or file folder at home for all returned papers. You can even organize it by subject. This way, if your teacher requests an older assignment, you'll know exactly where it is and how to find it. You don't have to do this every day, but you should try to clean out your bag every two weeks or every month. It's difficult to keep everything in place and organized when you are moving from class to class all day. You might start throwing your pens and pencils directly into your bag and shoving your papers into your books instead of your folders. To avoid this, try taking an hour or two at the end of the week, or every other week, and clean out your bag. You should take everything out and go through it. Throw or file away unnecessary papers, trash, old food, and broken pens or pencils. Make sure assignments or papers are in the appropriate folders and organize them by date if you can. You can also wash or vacuum out your bookbag at this time, too.

SUMMARY:
Watch the weight of your bag. Keep everything in your backpack current. Clean out your backpack regularly.