I would imagine that it would be difficult to love others if you don’t love yourself. What does it mean to love yourself? In my opinion, loving yourself means taking care of your health, both mental and physical. Setting time aside for yourself and doing things that you enjoy or …
Being grateful for what you have leads to peace within yourself. You may not have reached the goals that you’ve set for yourself yet, or maybe you have. You may not be happy with your financial situation, your relationship status, or you’ve experienced a horrible situation, just to name a …
You may have heard that dwelling on the past is not a good idea. I believe that this is true but that there are some exceptions. Dwelling on the past can cause unnecessary stress over things that can’t be changed simply because we can’t change the past. However, learning from …
We tend to view life based on our human limitations. I’m not qualified for that job; or I don’t have enough money to buy that car; or my credit is not good enough to purchase that house. Whatever the situation may be, we look at it and draw conclusions based …
Most of us are constantly on the move. Working, taking care of our households, running errands, whatever it may be. We are busy. We have to remember to slow down. How can you hear what God is saying if you’re constantly on the move or preoccupied? We have to slow …
Love isn’t something you keep to yourself. It is meant to be given away, spread, or shared. You can tell someone that you love them, which is great! But actions do speak louder than words. Showing love is important. Doing things for the benefit of someone else even when it’s …
Sometimes I just don’t know what to pray for. There have been times when I’ve prayed for something in particular and it’s not happening. I’m not even sure if it’s in God’s will for my life but it’s something that I truly desire. I know that you have to be …
It’s not always easy to be the one setting a positive example for others to follow. It’s not planned rather, it’s a way of life. I strive to be the best person that I can be and encourage others to do the same. In doing that, an example is made. …
Being able to accept constructive criticism from others is both wise and humbling. A true friend will have your best interests in mind. They will tell you what you need to hear as opposed to just what you want to hear. This is great. Especially when the criticism comes from …
I don’t usually have New Year’s resolutions, but one thing that I would like to do more of this year is to allow God to direct my steps. I want to pay closer attention to what’s happening with my life choices. I feel like I usually make good choices but …
