Self Check In

Lately, I have been intentional about taking time to check in with myself, writing it into my schedule and making sure that I get it done instead of pushing it to the side behind something else that may seem more important. 

The best way to check in with myself, is to ask questions and take an honest unfiltered look at my answers. 

I want to encourage you to prioritize a moment of self reflection each day. 

We spend so much time consuming content, news and information. 

It is easy to forget to properly digest it all. 

It’s as if we were unconsciously taking large bites of food at the speed of light, yet not having enough time to chew, so we swallow it whole and it ends up giving us a belly ache. 

That what it’s like as we scroll through social media for hours, witnessing evil acts, suffering and violence. 

We must make sure that we invest the same amount of time or more into our mental health. 

Let’s keep ourselves informed, helping in all of the ways in which we can and sane. 

Here are some questions that you could ask yourself today for your intentional self check in 

• Describe your feelings about what you have seen in the news. 
• Give yourself a moment to feel how your heart is responding to everything that is happening in the world right now. 
• Cry if you need to. 

• Remember to make space for joy. You deserve a laugh. 
• Watch a good movie. 
• Paint your nails. 
• Play a fun game. 

• There are many petitions that you can sign (https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/#) 
• Donations that you can make if you are able to
• Check on your friends and ask them how they are doing 
• Spread awareness and support and valuable information 

• This is a good time to dig deeper 
• Begin to practice your faith 
• Pray for yourself 
• Pray for others (Protesters, people that suffering) 
• Read something that will uplift you
• Fill yourself up with light. Intentionally. 

Dear God, 

Thank you for this day, for the opportunity to be here and connect with you. 

Today I ask that you comfort the hearts of those who are having a hard time processing the horrific current events. 

Send your supernatural comfort to those who have lost their loved ones due to evil racism. 

Lord, take their broken hearts into the palm of your loving hands and hold them close now. 

Send your protection to those risking their lives while they protest for the basic human rights that every single human being deserves. 

Hold the evil that has been done accountable. 

Help us process our pain, anger and sadness. 

Fill our hearts until they overflow with a genuine compassion for one another during this time. 

Help us be your arms and legs on this earth by helping those in need, even with just a smile or an encouraging word. 

Help us realize that it’s okay to feel our feelings. Help us realize that you listen to our details because you love us. 

Help us realize that our questions do not offend you. 

We can ask why. 

We can vent and like a good Father you will hold us in love. 

Thank you Lord for being a comfort for all who desperately need you. 

Thank you Lord for having a perfect plan, although I do not know the plan, although I have questions, I know that you are a good God and I will continue to hope in you. 

Hold our hearts close. 

Fill us with the selflessness to serve. 

Be exalted over the chaos. 

In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. 

• Practice daily self check ins 
• You are loved 
• Black Lives Matter 
• Practice compassion
• Take it one day at a time my friends. One day at a time.