Don't Let Life Get in the Way of Your Spiritual Self

How many times must one be reminded that he or she is more than just mind and body?  You are spirit too!  Yet, too often we forget about that spiritual self that yearns to be nourished.  It is the basic building block that stabilizes us, keeps us out of trouble, and protects us when the storms of life get us down.  However, if we ignore the Spirit and allow life to get in the way, we ultimately make poor choices rather than wise ones.  We find ourselves taking years rather than days to get our desires met.  We argue with people who mean us well and do other things that bring us emotionally, physically and spiritually down in the dumps.

Living this life comes with its highs and lows, pinnacles and pitfalls, but it is up to us to stand strong to defy the odds of defeat and to allow our personal successes to be great motivators.  I don't know about you, but I don't enjoy feeling a void, incomplete, or my back up against the wall because I neglected my spiritual self.  I don't like to be emotionally and physically drained by people who could care less about spirituality.  I despise going anywhere or doing anything without a moral compass, so I am very protective of mine.  Yet, people will show up in our lives all-too-willing to appease the flesh while ignoring the Spirit, and don't mind encouraging you not to listen or obey the one true God who made heaven and earth.  It is almost laughable that anyone would even consider ignoring the one who created not only mind and body, but our spirits too.

Life has it's share of challenges, but we don't have to fall prey to the temptations that lead us away from our spiritual selves, rather we learn and grow from them.  We pray to the heavenly Father and ask Him to strengthen us spiritually, mentally and physically.  We trust that He will guide us and put us on the right path so that we can come up higher.  We rely on the Great Shepherd not just during tough times, but pleasant ones too. 

You are not alone, God is indeed with you!  So don't ignore Him, allow your spiritual self to embrace Him this day!

Much love to you who is fearfully and wonderfully made!
Nicholl McGuire