HEART CHECK

After last night’s livestream, I decided to do a little “heart check” on myself. If I am going to be so intentional about the Body of Christ growing in  the Fruit of the Spirit and improving their health and wellness I thought,
 “You really should practice what you preach.”
 
So I grabbed my workbook (download yours here Rooted & Well ) and got busy reading and completing the reflections under Week One.
And to be honest, I’ve got a lot of work to do.

The first question was “How do I demonstrate love for God on a daily basis?” 
Although I could easily share that I read the Word, pray and praise Him daily, my conscience got a hold of me, questioning;
“Yes, but how long are you really engaged, and not thinking about other things?
How long are you really sharing your love for God and not questioning or needing reinforcement about His love for you?”
This will get easier I thought. Keep going…
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So the next question: “How do I demonstrate love for myself?” Uh oh
“Well, I criticize myself, frustrate myself, continually critique myself.  Is that love?”
Sure I try to eat healthy and move my body, but when I really think about loving someone, I think about saying things to them that build them up. Smiling everytime I see them. Yet, how often do I cringe and roll my eyes when I get a glimpse of myself in a mirror or “window” walking through the mall? Hmmm.
I might be in for some real work this month. Oh well, let’s move on.
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The next question: “In what areas would I like to take better care of my HEART?” Pen to table. ‘Click. Click. Click.' Do I even really think about this?
 I’ve been ‘preaching’ health and wellness for years, but the heart? Specifically?
Then a scripture came to mind. (Turn the page if you’re looking at your workbook.)
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23
How am I taking care of my heart?
How am I guarding my heart?
I literally don’t even know. So I stop and think about my days. My thoughts.
I exercise.
I eat right.
But sometimes the heaviness in my heart is unbearable. But why?
Worries about loved ones. Cares of this world. Jealousy. Envy. Bitterness.
(I’m just being honest ☹️)
I really want 2026 to be the year that Health & Wellness Sticks.
So I’m ready to get real. I’m ready to tell the Lord,
“Search me O God and know my heart; try me and know my thoughts.” Psalm 139:23
Bottom line. If I am to grow and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in my life, I’ve got to be ready to do more than just listen to a good message and pray. I’ve got to get to work. I need to learn to see myself the way Jesus sees me. And I need to realize that what I am eating, thinking, drinking will either be part of my problem or my solution.

So I am here to encourage you. Let 2026 be the year Health & Wellness Sticks. Let’s get our hands in the dirt, pull up the weeds and start planting something that will have a lasting impact for generations to come!
If you missed the Livestream, check it out below
Let's not waste another single second! We've got work to do!