AM I A PRIORITY?
By: Wendy M. Reynolds
http://higherheightscorp.comFor almost two decades I worked in a field that demanded my sensitivity to other people. Working with families in crisis gave me an opportunity to encourage others as well as help them find ways to move past those things that were hindering them from living healthy and productive lives. However, over the course of time, I found myself pouring more and more into people and less into myself. I had to take a moment and re-adjust. I had to get my life back in balance again. I had to remind myself that it is not selfish to make myself a priority.
It’s easy to lose yourself when you’re always taking care of other people or continually addressing the needs of others. You’ll see those people whom you’ve helped walk away happy, delivered, and making progress. However, if you’re not careful, you’ll find yourself tired, worn out, frustrated and stuck simply because you took care of everyone but yourself.
This week, reevaluate where you are on your priority list. Are you at the bottom of the list? Are you even on the list? Have you fallen through the cracks? Do you need to re-adjust some things in your life? Do it! You cannot effectively take care of others or even love others without taking care of and loving yourself. Matthew 22:36 reminds us of the two greatest commandments. The first one is to love your God with all of your soul and mind. The second one is to love your neighbor as you love yourself. This implies that in order to love and take care of your neighbor, you must love and take care of yourself.
This is your year to start living your best life! Be sure to keep it balanced, healthy, joyful and full of love! Be sure to keep yourself a priority!
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