I found this Podcast very informative. I tend to make good choices at home and then blow it when I go out to eat. Sometimes those “healthy” salads aren’t the best choice.
Check out “A Health Nut’s Guide to Eating Out” on Castbox for some practical tips!
By now you have probably figured out I am a firm believer in taking care of the whole self. I get a lot of eye rolls for this, but the reality is, when I’m in balance and take care of my whole self, I find peace, happiness, joy… You can be physically healthy as a horse, but if your emotional or spiritual health is lacking, you won’t truly feel your best.
My biggest challenge is running on all cylinders. If I get a handle on my physical health, it seems like another area suffers. This balancing act could be a full time job! Can I get an Amen?
It’s reassuring to know God cares about our whole self.
Here are 3 different translations of this verse about our whole self, with the last one being my favorite!
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NIV)
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NKJV)
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
(The Message)
May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ.
The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he’ll do it!
If he said he’ll do it, he’ll do it!
I love that promise!! Humans will fail us and break promises, but God won’t.
Take some time today to care care of your whole self. Quiet yourself, identify what you are lacking, and pray for guidance to restore those areas.
It has been a little over a year since I started making a list of things I am thankful and grateful for in the morning.
About 3-4 times per week I wake up, flip on the lamp, and start my list.
It is pretty amazing how this one habit can change your life. When tough times come, trouble is a little bit easier to handle. When “bad” days strike, it is easier to bounce back. By the way, “bad” days will start to take on a new meaning. Suddenly, despite no real change in your circumstances, you have fewer “bad” days. You may even complain less. It is a by-product of gratitude!
Each day’s list was a little different, but looking back is a great reminder of the many, many blessings I have received.
Here are a few of the things I wrote down:
Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Nothing is too small to be listed.
We do so many things each day without a second thought – things we wouldn’t notice until they are gone.
Be grateful and thankful.
Don’t take anything for granted.
Count your blessings.
Better yet-make a list of them!
