Splashed in the Spirit

  KIMALA'S CORNER Our Body is a Temple Consider this: what have you done for yourself lately regarding your physical self care? Do you actively engage in exercise or strenuous activity to get it moving and burning excess calories? Do you conciously choose healthy eating options and promote good healthcare? Do you make regular appointments for dental and physician routine check ups? Do you take care of your outward appearance regarding your hair, face, skin, nails, etc? How about mental self care? Do you only intake that which would do you well, pondering, contemplating and considering your mental thoughts? Do you carefully screen what you watch, listen to and read? Do you take opportunity to unplug and unwind by resting yourself? How about spiritual self care? Can you consider your time each day with the Lord, reading his word, watching Christian movies, listening to spiritual leaders on Podcast and radio? Are you involved with a ministry or bible study with your church? Are you he

  Wading through Grief The nature of grief seems to spill into other areas of our lives while we attempt to navigate it's shores. We can begin to believe we got a better handle on it, creating boundaries to keep it tucked inside, but it can spread quickly and overtake the lines we draw in the sand. So true. As you stand on its shores, can you see what's ahead? Look for the smallest sparkle of light. God knows your heart. He knows what pains you deeply. He sees you long for what and who you miss so dearly. Recognize your desire to replace the hole that was left inside of you. Fill it with God's goodness and let His love wash over any areas that have left you feeling high and dry. What you thirst for, He has for you. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."--Psalm 147:3 Soon, you will recognize that grief was a gift He provided to help you swim to the next new shore. New territory can spring forth new beginnings. Yes, it will look and feel different.

  A Moment of Gratitude It's interesting how we can get in a mindset of complaining about the very things that others only wish they had. I am reminded of this today, as I sip my coffee out of a mug that has a tiny chip in it. When I sip my lip feels this small indent. Mind you, my husband poured this lovely warm cup of coffee and brought it to me with just the right amount of creamer that I like--oh how he knows me. I don't think I also mentioned the over-easy eggs on nut bread that came with that cup of coffee with the tiny chip in it. Nor did I tell you the amazing sunshine this morning that beams through the window with the trees as scenery and spills out onto my dining room table where I sit right now, in this comfortable chair, in front of my laptop computer, in my humble little home on the hill. Let me sit still and let all of that sink in. Thank you God. We are better together when we are Splashed in the Spirit. XOXO Kimala DeSena ***Would you like to do my 30 Day Grati