My goal is to not let this crisis change me in a negative way. My desire is to be the woman I am, and have always been, and react to it all in a positive manner, for a positive outcome. It’s easy to get caught up in all the gloom and despair around me by listening to the news etc. But I’m determined to dwell on being hopeful instead of feeling hopeless. I am made up of spirit, soul and body, so it’s important for me to nurture and nourish each part daily, so I may still grow and flourish for the present and future.
Well my first and foremost part is my spirit…
And when I first open my eyes each morning, I thank God for another new beautiful day and then grab a cup of coffee. ~smile~
I keep my spirit in tune with His by praising Him, even if my feelings aren’t there, they eventually catch up. I turn on worship songs and I read a scripture in Psalms. I find a Psalm a day, keeps me calm each day. I also know it is important for me not to lose the new song, the Lord has put in my heart and to keep on singing.
Next part is my soul…
That’s where my will and emotions can go crazy, but instead I take control and continue to pray and worship with a grateful heart even in the midst of this storm. And how beautiful as God fills me with His perfect peace.
Now my next part is my body…
I can’t just let myself go and not care whether I eat or sleep or what I look like. Because if I don’t care, then that’s not me, because I do care about me in how I look, and it’s all good for my self-esteem and state of mind to continue on, the same as I did before…
I first soak in the tub and as I do I soak in the presence of the Lord as I listen to gospel songs from my phone. Then I get dressed in nice clothes and last but not least, my hair and face. I have a very strict routine and in each step, as I apply my make up, I will pray and sing praises to the Lord. And then I know I have to eat the right kind of foods as well, so I have a good breakfast and then I’m ready for the day and I then ask the Lord what He would have me do.
This may not seem realistic to you, but this is what I have done every day and will continue to do. Some think you have to be on your knees to pray, but to me prayer is communing with the Lord and talking to Him, wherever I am or whatever I am doing.
Now before I finish there is another part of me that can really lose control if I let it, but I stop it in it’s tracks so it won’t get carried away.
That is my mind, wow if I don’t feed it on good things but only on negative, it can drive me crazy and get carried away. All that enters my mind eventually seeps into my heart and will damage it. I want to keep a healthy heart and mind, body, soul and spirit, so until this isolation is over, and even after…
I will keep my mind thinking good thoughts…I’m in charge of my well-being and my mind, plays a very significant role in all of this. That’s where self-control comes in and I will take control of my senses, which are what I look at and what I listen to, and even the words I speak. I will speak life into my inner being! My desire is to be the woman God wants me to be, so I can please Him and fulfil His plan and purpose.
Here are a few power scriptures to personalize and speak into your life…
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me!
Philippians chapter 4 verses 6- 8, 13 ( NKJV)
I pray my daily routine will encourage you and help you in some way as we go through this crisis.
But remember, a crisis is nothing, when Christ is our everything! God bless!
©PassionateHeartLFH/JH/4/4/2020
Author June Hodgins 