When I started understanding my value, I began to see the importance of prioritizing my mental, physical and spiritual health. I began to say no to volunteer opportunities or last minute requests that put me in deficit. I was in the pattern of saying yes to anything and anyone all of the time.
In my heart I wanted to help out as many people as possible, but it can’t be at my own expense. Somewhere along the way I not only forgot to take care of the little things in my life, like laundry, meal preparations, devotions, budgeting, physical fitness, etc, but I also developed a bad habit of ignoring my inner convictions and pushing myself past my comfortable limits.
When I started to absorb the idea that I deserved a moment to journal, or take a bath, or extra time for meal prep and budget for the week, it really changed my outlook on my time and how I spent it.
RECEIVE FROM GOD FIRST
If I was going to pour into others, I needed to make sure that I received from Father God first, but not just that. I must believe that I am worth the investment.
RECEIVE SO YOU CAN GIVE
The exchange I received from Father God was so much more than a tangible tit-for-tat. It was a supernatural transfer of the ‘stamina’ that I needed to continue to win and bless others in return.