Category: Spiritual Health and Wellness

Health and wellness for the soul

A verse a week

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I am trying something new this year. I am commited to memorize one Bible verse each week.

We are a month into the new year – the time when most resolutions start to dwindle and fade.

Hang in there!

If you made a resolution, I hope you are sticking with it!

If you didn’t, this is a great habit.

I read the verse a few times a day, write it down, and repeat. It has not been hard to find a verse each week. Actually, they usually find me 🙂 I bought a cheap planner to keep track of each verse. This also makes it easy to re-read previous verses.

In case you are looking for a place to start, here’s what I have memorized so far…

Week 1

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; Again I will say, rejoice.

Week 2

Proverbs 11:24 One gives freely yet grows all the richer; Another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.

Week 3

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.

Week 4

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Week 5

Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Send me your suggestions for week 6!

If this, then that

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We’ve all said it…If this, then that…A million examples come to mind.

My current if this, then that:

If I lived somewhere else I would…

Exercise more…While on vacation in Florida, I went for a morning walk on the beach and swore if I lived in Florida, I would do that everyday. I saw someone doing yoga on the beach. Pure zen!

While Michigan is NOT anything like Florida, we do get a few months of warm weather. How often do I walk in the mornings? Hardly ever. Do I do yoga outside? Maybe once a month.If you can’t/won’t move, then how can you make adjustments? For me, it means working out inside during those colder months. Some days I just need the fresh air so I bundle up and do a shorter walk outside. Your surroundings might make it more challenging, but it can be done!

If I had more time, then I would…

This one could be many different things.. Do you know how many hours I spent watching Netflix last week? Trust me, you don’t want to know. Nothing wrong with a little Netflix here and there. But it’s easy to go down that rabbit hole, especially when it’s like 20 degrees outside (see above…Michigan weather)A little chill time is a must. So watch Netflix and chill, but then… hit pause before that next episode starts playing automatically (sneaky little trick isn’t it?!) Then get up and move. Do something! Balance those relaxing times with some action.

If I wasn’t so scared, I would…

I love and hate this one all at the same time. I am sure you have heard the quote about how great things happen outside of your comfort zone. Well friends, it’s TRUE! I am getting better at doing things scared. I can think of several things I did NOT want do this year because I was scared. Guess what? I did them anyway. I pushed through. Each time felt like a little victory and the next scary thing was a little less scary. What’s your “If this, then that?” More importantly, how can you make the things you want happen regardless of your circumstances? Don’t keep pushing your goals down the road. Do it now! If you wait for the perfect time and place, you might be waiting a while.

Prayer for our country

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Today is a big day for our country. No matter what side of the fence you’re on, I think we can all agree things have been messy and divided.

The unknown future can bring fear. But God has a lot to say about fear…

“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
2 Timothy 1:7 ESV

No matter what happens with our country, our president, the virus, climate change, budgets, spending, immigration, or anything else the government is debating, God is in control and it’s part of His plan.

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28 ESV

So today, if you fearful, remember Psalm 34:4…

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.”
Psalm 34:4 ESV

Prayer:

Lord, we ask for prayers for our country. Bring us together and unify us, as one nation under God. Put the proper leaders in the proper place to help our country make good decisions. When we start to worry or doubt, help us remember you are in control. Please hear our prayers. Amen