Anyone participated in " "good self-care" this week? As noted by author Priscilla Shirer, " you will never be able to give the best of yourself if you're not taking care of yourself..."(p 106). Interesting thought.
I made an intentional effort after the busy weekend, to be still before the Lord. It was wonderful. I wasn't planning for Sunday School or Women's Ministry. It was just me and the Lord. I was still. I heard from Him. I received rest. God is good. I had my Sabbath Monday... ( that's another blog.. about the Sabbath) I am working on it.
In His Service, I am giving Him my best!
Sandy Hunt , TWM
From CeCe:
ReplyDeleteYes. This area is one of my challenges. Recently it has dawned on me that this area is essential to fulfilling all God has for me to do; my purpose here on earth. But learning what 'good self care' is takes mentoring and accountability. I often have a blind spot in several of the areas of my life where I need change or 'good self care.' It takes my mom, my husband, my pastor or a sisters in Christ to come alongside me and give me the 'come to Jesus' speech about how I am managing and caring for myself. My initial response is sometimes resistance. But if I sit down and mull it over the Holy Spirit usually confirms it. But I'm learning slowly but surely. I pray the young ladies will learn this lesson earlier than I did. PTL! Cece
Thank you for the reminder on self-care. As I focused on resolution #3 this week. I was reminded that God has a plan for me and to worry and fret is not self-car but a waste of time and energy.
ReplyDelete2 Corinthians 3:5 (New International Version):
Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.
Stephanie