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Appetizer # 12

# 12 Self-Esteem - the good opinion of oneself

Our actions prove; whether we want to admit it or not, that we do not value ourselves enough to take care of our well-being. As a woman, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and friend, society has taught us to take care of our family and friends first ~ which is definitely true. However, we do not take the time to care for ourselves. 
So we feel the leftovers is what we deserve ~ eat our children's left over food, deprive ourselves of sleep (because we have not learned the skill of organization), or letting our hair become damaged and shabby, because, again, our finances are out of balance.

All women, who get their hair done professionally, feel good about themselves; and being able to look nice straightens your spine, and boosts your attitude about you. But the number one thing we don't do is seek God on a daily basis. eat properly, get at least 8 hours of sleep, and exercise about 3 to 4 times a week. 


Why do you think Jesus would go away to a remote area from the people and His disciples many times? He needed that time to rest, pray, and allow his mind, body and spirit the proper care they too needed to continue His journey God set for Him.

But He Himself withdrew [in retirement] to the wilderness (desert) and prayed. Luke 5:16 AMP

 And after He had dismissed the multitudes, He went up into the hills by Himself to pray. When it was evening, He was still there alone. Matthew 14:23 AMP 

 And in the morning, long before daylight, He got up and went out to a deserted place, and there He prayed. Mark 1:35 AMP 

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