4. Taking care of yourself involves making several small choices every day
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We are called to live a life of meaning and ministry as we follow Jesus. It means different things to different people.
After all, not everyone is called to full-time ministry, but we are called to serve faithfully as we are. For many women, their primary calling today is their home and family. So let’s ask ourselves how we can truly take care of ourselves.
Part of loving our family (and ourselves) well is getting plenty of rest. When we regularly nourish our heart, soul, and mind, we have more to give. What does it look like ?
“’Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are necessary, even one. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.’” Luke 10:41
The answer is different for each of us. For Mary, in this passage, it was sitting at the feet of Jesus and soaking up his presence. For others, self-care might include jogging, jazz, or journaling.
For some, that might include a date with Jesus at a coffee shop or a Voxer Bible study with friends. Regardless, making the choice to take a break for self-care can be difficult in our busy, glorified world – but it is so worth it to be our best selves with and for God.
Heather Riggleman is an author, national speaker, former award-winning journalist and co-host of the Moms Together Podcast. She lives in Nebraska (Hey, it’s not for everyone) with her three children and husband of 21 years. She believes that Jazzercise, Jesus and tacos can fix everything and not necessarily in that order! She is the author of Mom needs a time out And Let’s talk about prayer and contributor to several books. His work has been featured on Proverbs 31 Ministries, MOPS, Christian Woman Today and Focus on family. You can find it at www.heatherriggleman.com Or on Facebook.
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