Kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you.
2 Timothy 1:6
Welcome to the second quarter of 2019! I pray this new shift and season finds you in great health and wealth as your soul continues to prosper. Spring is not only a time of physical cleansing but also fiscal cleanup. I encourage you to take inventory of your life- spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially and the people who are connected and vested in your life. Springtime is a great focal point to rid yourself of anything that is not conducive to your growth and overall well-being. In the realm of your spiritual well being, consult with God concerning His plans and assignments for your life. I've learned from my personal pursuits that our calling is consistent while our assignments can be seasonal. What worked for you spiritually at the beginning of this year may not align with what you feel led to do in this season and that is absolutely okay. Don't stay uncomfortable because it was once comfortable. Fasting may have been what you felt led to do in the first quarter, but studying the Word and increasing your prayer life could be what is necessary for this quarter.
Emotionally, invest in self-care and activities that bring your soul solitude. Find mechanisms and paths that give you space to navigate your thoughts in a peaceful, productive and professional manner-whether it is counseling, small groups through a local church or simply journaling. From experience, I personally would admonish that you unplug from technology periodically to reconnect to what needs your connection.
Physically, spring is the perfect time to visit your doctor for wellness checks and to become intuned with nature after enduring the winter season. Particularly, African-Americans should take full advantage of getting some much needed sunlight because of the wide-spread Vitamin D deficiencies that the bulk of us unfortunately genetically endure.
Lastly, do a fiscal checkup of your financial health. Get clear on where you are and where you desire to be at the end of this quarter. What areas of your financial life require management and maintenance? Always remember, every dollar you earn and possess should have a job and it should be protected under the spiritual covering of the Kingdom. Lastly, it's not what you make, it's how well you manage what you make.
