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| Snowy Winter Day |
Well it's winter season again; time for coats, boots, hats, scarfs, and etc.... Winter is also known as the season where people stay inside their houses. What is the purpose of winter? And why is winter important? This is a question God had placed on my heart late last year. Since winter is the season most people are "inside" this can force us to look, be, and examine ourselves. Now some people may wonder how is this a good thing? This is good because during the new year everyone usually want to make some type of change. Winter gives us the chance to work on those changes, goals, and mindsets while allowing us to bring them into habit before we are out and about with people (who may not understand or support you). By using this unique opportunity to establish those habits in our lives it then can become a lifestyle for us. What lifestyle do you see for yourself? I want to challenge you to begin to create the lifestyle you want during this winter season while you still have time to cultivate it on the inside. So that when you go "outside" those truths, goals, and mindsets are already shaping your life and will help you to continue on your journey when you have distractions that might be found on the "outside". I think we need to consider winter a good season and thank God for it!
This winter I have begun having problems with my pancreas. I have already had a surgery that removed my gallbladder six years ago. My body is telling me I need to make a change in my diet, something I have talked about but never put into action. This winter I am making the necessary life style changes. I am thankful for all my pains because God is allowing me to see that I have not been taking care of his temple physically and spiritual. This is has begun a time for self reflect not only for myself but for my family. I see myself and my family putting God first and allowing him to fill us with his spirit which will allow me to make more healthier choices in my diet as well as my children.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your making a choice to take care of your temple. Keep trusting in God - He will lead you on what you need to do.
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