If we fail to take time to recharge once in a while we will eventually burn out and get irritable, frustrated, and depressed. With children in the mix demanding attention and needing love, our patience and energy can be pushed to its max. Below you will find the outline that we discussed at Spa Night.
I. PREPARE (shower - the first thing we need to do)
Cleanse inside and out
I John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- Take care of yourself daily physically and spiritually
- Relax, take a long hot bath physically and spiritually
II. PAINT (make-up)
Get yourself looking good inside and out
Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
- Everyone looks better with a little make-up so wear it!
- Let yourself be beautiful
- Don't not do it because you don't know how (find out how, ask someone)
- Put on your spiritual make-up (unlike your physical appearance that you can altar, spiritually be REAL) - what God sees is what you are
- Ask God to help you each day to be the best mom, wife, Mary Kay Consultant, Teacher, Realtor... that you can be.
- Be honest with yourself physically and spiritually
- You will only be as beautiful as you want to be
III. PERFUME (Smell good inside and out)
Proverbs 31:28 - Her children arise up and call her blessed, her husband also and he praiseth her.
- If MAMA ain't happy, ain't nobody happy (you are the catalyst of the family MOOD!)
- Your moom affects everyone
- Just like BO, other people will notice if you are in a bad mood
- Be positive (after you have confessed the bad things in the your to the Lord, find the good and let it keep you going)
- Be an encourager - if you notice something good in someone - TELL THEM!
- We all like to be complimented - the more you compliment others the better you will feel.
- WEAR YOUR PERFUME! It will make you feel better and others around you will notice and feel better too.
Take time to recharge your batteries before you burn out!
Come to our next meeting to find out how to MAKE TIME FOR GOD in your busy life!