Self Care

The Lord has been really working on me about self care.  I know it is Him.  

He is changing my views on how I look at myself and apart of that is just establishing some routines that are simple and needed and add value to me.  

I know that the words Self care already had some of you counting out the change you have in your purse and saying I cant buy anything else right now.  After all it is January and we know we are already anticipating December's generosity bill.  Girl, don't I know it!  However, like I said God has re-worked my distorted viewpoint and given me clarity.

My self care routine don't cost me nothing but time.  

I am talking about things like taking a shower with intention to pay attention to me. Now don't go saying you have to do that anyway.  I am allowing even that everyday activity to count for something good.   You know, using that soap, (DOVE is the scent of the month), that just makes me feel good every time I smell it.  Or, using that homemade exfoliant my girlfriend gave me and even that lavender night time lotion for an even better experience at the end. My shower time sometimes becomes praise and worship time that enriches the experience and takes it to a whole new level.  

Selfcare includes walking along my favorite path, not with an "I must lose weight to feel great" mindset, but just to enjoy it all; to take it all in and give God praise for His handiwork. 

Selfcare for me is about getting that water in and allowing it to flush this body through and through. Lately, I know He is talking to me about resting, physically unplugging and getting enough sleep to allow my body to heal and reset.  God is good.

I don't know what He may tell you to do but whatever it is I know that it is just for you.  God is not a one size fits all kind of God, and a plus size girl like myself know that this isn't even true in reality.  However, God has measured us up and He wont miss in His plans for us.  You better believe that He has got a regiment all worked out for you - personalized and guaranteed to give you results that exceed your expectations. So, lets get to it woman, lets sign up for the plan He has already drawn out - Just for YOU.

Heavenly Father,

thanks again for being so personal with each of us.  We are not the same in our body shape or our DNA and you know this very well.  Lord, we are asking you to show us how to intentionally take care of us selves according to your plan.  Father please make it so clear that we cant dispute that we are hearing for you.  Lord, help us to stick the plan and see the results that we have wanted to see for a long time now.  We need you on this journey towards better health and a better me.  Lord, thank you for helping us in advance, in Jesus' name,  Amen.