God created the earth and all its inhabitants in six days. History tells us that on the seventh day he rested from all his work. (Genesis 2:3) Work is important, but rest is also important. In our busy culture, it is easy to get in the “rat race” and spend enormous amounts of time working, taking care of the kids and the house. Stress and burn out is becoming more and more common.
What does God say about this? Rest. Take some time and simply relax and be refreshed. God rested on the seventh day and he commanded the Israelites to do the same. Jesus told those who were weary to come to him and he would give them rest. Take a day off, take a vacation, go to the spa, or do something that you find relaxing. You will find yourself not only renewed but also closer to your creator.
©2010-2011 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
HEALTH: Ask God
God has a divine plan for optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Through Scripture, prayer, good nutrition, and modern medicine, we can walk in health, strength, and joy.
The Bible says God made all of our delicate, inner parts of our body and knit us together in our mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13) God created our bodies with organs and systems that work in perfect order. Ask God to help you live a healthy lifestyle and understand the healing power of God.
©2010-2011 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved
Thursday, February 9, 2012
MARRIAGE: Lessons
There will be times in your marriage when you will get weary and perhaps think that you don’t feel the same way about your spouse as you used to. I encourage you to take this to God as he will teach you how to deal with this struggle.
Just as those crossing a strong river will get tired, yet will persevere and indeed get to the other side, so can you get through weariness, disappointment, boredom, or whatever else comes against your marriage. Be strong for their will be progress and success.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
LIFE: Use positive affirmations
Positive affirmations are simply positive sentences about yourself and your life and they help develop a positive attitude! Take time daily to speak positive affirmations such as, “I am confident, beautiful, positive, happy, blessed, healthy, etc.” I have printed out various affirmations and taped them to my bathroom mirror so that I can see them and speak them frequently. You become your thoughts and what you speak so make sure you are thinking and speaking positive things!
I encourage you to take some time to listen to your internal dialogue. Are you thinking more negative or positive? You can train yourself to think more positively but it does take practice and persistence but is well worth the effort.
©2010-2011 Minister Claretta Taylor Pam, Global Ecumenical Ministries Inc. and Universal Life Church Monastery of Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved
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