I don’t share scripture because I think I have it all figured out. I post it because it inspires me to grow and I like to share my heart ♥️ There are moments when I’m spinning at Hotworx when I find myself tuning into inspiring sermons. It’s a quiet time for me, filled with thoughts and reflections that I can’t wait to write down. This morning, as I listened to Charles Stanley, I felt a spark of inspiration that urged me to share my heart with you. 🥰

Again, I want to clarify that I don’t post scripture because I’ve mastered its teachings. Instead, I share it because it represents the person I aspire to be. My spiritual health journey is very much intertwined with my physical and mental wellness goals. I’m not exactly where I want to be yet, but I’ve learned to celebrate the small and large victories along the way. Each little win reminds me of how far I’ve come, even as I strive for more. ✌️

With every goal I set—be it spiritual, physical, or mental—I know that simply by pursuing them, I’m improving bit by bit, day by day, and year by year. Just like with lifting weight, you don’t lift 300 pounds overnight. But, with each rep moving toward that goal, you get stronger. 💪🏻

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That’s my ultimate aim: to generate health in all these areas, doing the reps, as it allows me to fulfill my deepest calling—to love God with all my heart, mind, and soul, and to love others as I love myself. Matthew 22:36-40

I know that for some, understanding what healthy love looks like can be challenging. If we have not experienced healthy love, how do we know what that looks like? What does it mean to love others as yourself, especially when you’re struggling to love or value who you are?

For me, it all begins with reaching out to God, asking Him to help me connect with the Holy Spirit—my teacher, my guide, and counselor. John 14:26; John 16:13; Isiah 11:2 🕊️

It’s not always an easy road, but I trust, when I am on this path, that every step is leading me toward a deeper sense of purpose and connection. And, that is what I strive for. 💜

Galatians 5