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1. Learn something
new. I've probably
mentioned this before, but it's true. Our lives are stimulated
when we learn something new. Mental stimulation is necessary
for our mental, spiritual and physical well being. So learn
to dance the salsa, or learn to cook a new dish, or play the
guitar.
2. Cut out the excessive
sugar intake. I know most people use sugar to get an energy
boost, but it actually has the opposite effect. It causes
your blood sugar to spike and then rapidly drop. Instead opt
for the natural sugars found in fruit, or even try eating
a light protein meal.
3. Praise God!
Did you know that praising God actually can energize you?
Of course we praise God because He is worthy to be praised,
but even in our obedience to praise Him, we get all kinds
of benefits. God is our strength, He is the lifter of our
heads, He is our bright and morning star. So, since He's all
of this (and a whole lot more), the act of praising Him brings
his nature to our conscious, causing Him to rise up in us.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty. Liberty
(freedom) is the condition of being free from restraints.
As Christians, we should enjoy a certain level of freedom
that the world has never experienced. This freedom, this liberty
should energize us, because we have the knowledge that we
can do all things through Christ. Because God is always on
our side, our vantage point is one of victory!
4. Drink your water.
Many of us are in a state of dehydration and we don't even
realize it. Dehydration saps the body of energy. Our body
is approximately 65-70% water. When our body doesn't have
enough water it has to work harder to function properly. This
automatically drops your energy levels. A good measure of
how much water to drink is to take your weight, divide it
in half and drink that number of ounces a day. (Example: 150
lb. person/2 is 75 lbs. So this person would drink at least
75 ounces of water a day.) Your water intake should increase
if you are doing physical activity or if it is an extremely
hot day.
5. Cast your cares
onto God. So often we try to take on things and situations
and weights that are not ours to carry. This only weighs us
down emotionally and spiritually. Learn to yield to God and
give your cares to Him. This act alone will energize you.
Take the time to consider what you're carrying and then determine
that you are going to give it to God.
Peace, Love and Joy
Jocelyn
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