I am awed by the perseverance and focus of the Olympic athletes. Consider how the writer of Hebrews compares the Christian life to a race. We can also compare the journey to wellness to a race. How do we stay focused on the race when discouraged? Fix our eyes on Jesus to win the race.
Do you crave a good night’s sleep? A good night’s sleep is the foundation of wellness. However, aging is one of the many reasons for poor sleep. Getting and avoiding bright light exposure at different times of the day and creating a sleep routine sets up a good night’s sleep.
I worried I would not have enough money to live on during retirement. My mother’s sky-high nursing home bills haunted me. I struggled to have faith in God’s promises to provide. But a painting class taught me to seek God first, trust in Him, and know He supplies what we need.
Did you ever struggle to have a conversation with someone who only talked about themselves? Sometimes our prayers are like that. We ask God for things instead of asking Him what He wants of us. The simple method in the book “Praying the Bible” transforms our prayers into a conversation with God.
God entrusts us to share the Gospel. But not only the Gospel, we are entrusted to share our testimonies—how our lives reflect the life of Jesus. What story has God entrusted to you to share so others will see Jesus in you?
