Healing is hard, its painful and scary. BUT the reward is freedom from bondage and the chains of toxicity, peace that satisfies your soul more than anything here on earth and transformation into a new identity who is secure and safe in Christ. 

Do the work, its worth it. 

Its so easy to get caught in the trap of comparison, but deeper than that it is a heart issue.  If we are struggling to accept ourselves, we fall into the comparison trap so much easier. 

It's okay not to be okay...it really is!  BUT my heart screams DONT STAY THERE! 

Awareness is key, we need it to move forward...but staying in awareness will cripple us! God has a glue that is unlike any other, that can heal wounds that seem beyond repair by our standards. 

When we are focused on the storm; the fear and worry, the bad things that are happening..it is easy to get consumed.

But if we are focused on his truth, love, power and trust that he is in control....we are going to be in a much better place mentally 

It is so easy to put others needs above our own, especially if we are people pleasers. But we cannot pour from am empty cup so we need to learn how to stand up for and prioritize our own mental health! 

At the heart of codependency is believing that if we just love harder, just do more, just be better...that will change someone else 

Today we look at FILLING OUR NEEDS by God 

We dont always have a clear concept of how much shame holds us down and beats us up. 

3 PRACTICAL ways to help.

1. Move your body (Regularly) & NO this is not a fitness program....it can be stretching your body, it can be as simple as walking!

2. Get Outside 10 minutes minimum a day - this will save you

3. Light - Light can impact our brain in significant ways!