When the doctor told me I was on the verge of having diabetes, I knew I had to change the unhealthy lifestyle I had been on.
The first thing that I had to work on was my mindset. Thinking self-care was not for me was the wrong mindset. I opened my bible and I read what God had to say about self-care
- My body is the temple of the Holy Spirt (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)
- I was wonderfully created. (Psalms 139:13-24
- I can do this (Philippians 4:13)
- God wants me to be healthy (3 John 1:3)
- Satan wants to destroy me, but if I trust God I will be ok (1 Peter 5:7-9)
- My body is for God's glory (Romans 12:1-2)
- I am God's workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)
Loving myself did not mean I had to change the core of who I am, but accepting myself just as I am. Loving myself meant to take care of my body. Loving myself meant to put my needs as a priority. Loving myself meant spending more time with God and discovering who I truly am.
The season I am currently in, as a widow, has impacted the way I view life. I have allowed God to heal my heart, and although I still have ways to go, I can tell you that I feel the strength of the Lord in me.
I pray I can encourage you and inspire you to start loving yourself today.
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Jessi 💖