Look after yourself

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It’s the last day of November and soon it will be Christmas!

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The pansies flowers I planted last month are blooming beautifully! Such little flowers but they’ve been a source of joy to me. Someone told me once that plants grow when we talk to them. Although I didn’t really believe that, anyone who loves plants will know that plants respond well to good care.

God made us to thrive and live fulfilling lives. We are responsible to meet our own needs; and it is not selfish to look after ourselves. We must do the things we want to do, make those changes we want to make so we can enjoy what God has given us to do. No one is going to do it for us!

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There is always a constant battle to keep good habits alive. Like missing breakfast or working through breaks due to the pressure of work. But it's up to us to take control of these thing. I've maintained a very good exercise routine going for walks at least three or four times in the week. I started off with fifteen minutes and now I have increased to twenty minutes. Small achievable steps are best.

We need to fight to keep those good habits alive! Sometimes, this may require you to say "No". We need to take the necessary rest our bodies require. How can we expect to empower and help people to take control of their lives when we are tired and running on empty?

Everyone need cheerleaders to urge them on. A little encouragement goes a long way. I'm reminded of the quote “Encouragement is oxygen to the soul” (unknown).

I love what David says in Psalm 139:17:

“How precious also are your thoughts unto me, O God!

how great is the sum of them!”

God is committed to us. He created us to thrive and live victorious lives. Hi Spirit dwells in us and He is with us in every challenge we go through. His thoughts towards us are precious!

Prayer:
Lord, help us to take good care of ourselves so
we can be more effective in helping others,
In Jesus Name, Amen.

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