 Lucifer changed of his own free will. He became toxic. I can only imagine how much God tried to help Lucifer to see the error of his ways. But there was no way to reach him. Cognitive distortions became fixated in Lucifer's mind. It had gone to the point where he would not repent. Not to mention, he was spreading his toxicity by convincing other angels that God was the bad guy (gaslighting). War erupted in heaven. Whether it was a physical, verbal, emotional, or mental warfare or a combination thereof, the peaceful happy home of heaven was destroyed during this time period.
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 I was talking recently with a fellow mental health advocate about hesitation. She mentioned a situation where she hesitated before giving an answer. She later discovered her hesitation was a nonverbal indicator to her body saying no.
 When we have peace in our lives, we experience mental and physical rest, which is needed to recharge ourselves.
🌻 Many times, when there is turmoil in our lives, our bodies respond accordingly. It may result in anxiety, stomachaches, headaches, constipation, diarrhea, fast heart beats, sweating, depression, etc.  Having healthy boundaries are necessary for our mental wellbeing. When we don't set healthy boundaries, we mentally suffer.
🌺 Some of us might be frustrated with ourselves for not being strong enough to stand up for ourselves. It is much easier to stand for up for others than for ourselves. Be patient with yourself and keep practicing. Every time we get on a plane, the flight attendants go over the safety protocols in case there is a loss of cabin pressure and/or if the yellow oxygen masks drop from above. They stress the importance of putting the oxygen mask on yourself first BEFORE helping others. Why? Because if you start helping others without it, you'll pass out. You might be able to help one or two people before you lose consciousness. But if you put the oxygen mask on first, then you can help many people. ❤️  Lately, God has been showing me how to distinguish godly people from ungodly people and who should and should not be a part of my Inner Circle. He has also been teaching me the importance of boundaries in relationships.
I made this illustration to help explain what God has been teaching me, which I recently shared with a women's prayer meeting. Let's briefly go through each circle. |
AuthorJourney to Wholeness is a blog written by Lillian Simon (except where indicated). She is a Christian who wears many hats, including being a nurse, health coach, mentor, writer, editor, and graphic designer. She is passionate about sharing health information to inspire others to find practical and natural ways to heal their body, soul, and spirit. Archives
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