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Pastor Johnstone Sakwa on The Scriptural Prescription

15/01/2021

RESOLUTIOS NOT TO MAKE IN 2021

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”

ISAIAH 43:19

People “tend to focus on things they want to change about themselves and things they dislike about themselves,” says social psychologist, Amy Cuddy.

When you do this, “you’re eliciting in yourself negative emotions. Some negative emotions are motivating, but for the most part, they’re not.” If you say, “I’m going to stop eating junk food,” to use an example, you’re denigrating yourself before even getting started. You’re better off framing your goal as “eating healthier” so that you’ll remain motivated and optimistic.

So, in light of this little discovery, here are 5 New Year’s resolutions you want to stop setting, like right now.

Lose Weight

This is probably the biggie. We’re all a little overstuffed after the holidays anyway, right? But instead of just saying you want to lose weight, why not frame it in a positive way and set a goal to love healthy foods or to cultivate a passion for exercise? Take the focus off of the weight and put it firmly on your quality of life. Oh, and try to make it fun.

2. Pay off debt

Paying off your debt is a good thing, for sure, but it doesn’t really hit the systemic reason you got into debt in the first place. Instead of focusing on paying off your Visa card, why not set the goal to master your personal finances in 2021? This resolution makes a much bigger impact and could change the course of your finances for the rest of your life — so you don’t have to set a debt-canceling resolution ever again.

3. Be a Better Person

OK, this one is pretty vague anyway, but it also frames the goal in a negative way — making you a not-so-great-person at the present. Why not pick something specific and positive to chase after that doesn’t hinge on your intrinsic value as a person. Join a non-profit. Give to a charity. Serve at a shelter and learn more about the plight of homelessness in your city. If you really want to be a better person, start by setting a goal that’s others-focused.

4. Run a Marathon

This one isn’t negative, but it is pretty lofty. Many people set this goal in January before they’ve even run a mile. Instead of a marathon, fall in love with running (a personal goal recently set by Amy Cuddy) and make it more about passion and enjoyment than a potentially shame-induced goal to reach the epicenter of runner’s fame.

5. Get Married

This, of course, is for you single people out there. The desire to find your soulmate is a positive thing but putting pressure on yourself to find “the one” is not such a healthy mantle to put on yourself. It’s a recipe for self-loathing in the new year and we all know it. Instead of setting a goal to get married, make your objective to love — and live — your life with more passion a la “Walter Mitty”? Focus on being a better friend and enriching the lives of others — and who knows, maybe something surprising will happen. But even if it doesn’t, you’ve spent your time wisely and the investment you make in others will always pay off.

Let’s do it y’all. Ditch the unattainable resolutions and start afresh in a more glorious way.

Dear God, I praise you for empowering me to be a better “me” in this New Year, and all that are to come. In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

Reference
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11/01/2021

Aty recipe ya ku-perish ni nini according to hii set?
Kimani Njoroge uko wapi we need more?

Kuna Vitu hata na clutches siwezi stand. Spoken word by Peter Kimani Njoroge

09/01/2021

Isaiah 2:22
Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?

25/02/2020

Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them"--

Ecc 12:1

23/01/2018

SWAP YOUR RESOLUTIONS

By this point in the year, you are working diligently towards your new goals. These goals probably range from graduating college, finding a partner, and saving as much money as you can. But did you know there are goals that most of the world makes every year and almost always fails? Here's what to do instead.

LOSE WEIGHT
This is by far the number one goal every year made and failed every year. Research shows that 60% of all gym memberships are signed in January. The sad part is that most will go unused or ignored by the middle of February. Instead of making a weight-loss goal, try making a goal to eat healthier. Adding a fruit/vegetable to each meal is a great way to start, even if it seems small!

BE LESS STRESSED
Just saying this goal out loud drives up my stress level. Instead, try aiming to do more of what makes you happy. We can’t always control the stressors that come in to our lives, but we can control what we do with our free time to make ourselves happier.

GET MORE SLEEP
Let’s be honest, we all need more sleep. In fact, one in three adults don’t get enough! If you’re between 18 and 60, you need at least 7 hours. So unless you can add more hours to the day, this goal may be over before it even starts. Instead of trying to get more sleep, try to get better quality sleep. Cutting down on caffeine and less use of your phone right before bed can help you sleep deeper, letting you wake up refreshed.

Whatever your goals are this year, make sure you make reasonable ones!
Most commonly broken resolutions

BREAK OUT THE RUT
Studies show that the 3rd and 4th weeks of the New Year are when most people stop trying to achieve their resolutions. This is your chance to renew your spirit and work towards those goals you want to achieve! Follow these tips to help make you more productive.

TAKE MORE BREAKS
I know this may seem counterproductive. But taking more breaks throughout your day will enable you to clear you head and refocus yourself. If you have to, set a break reminder for every couple hours on your phone Get up, take a walk, get some fresh air. Take a break! Try the Pomodoro technique - set a timer for 25 minutes to focus on a task, then take a 5 minute break. Every 4 cycles, take a 15 minute break! You'll be amazed at how fast you get things done.

STOP MULTI-TASKING
Again, this may seem counterproductive too. But trying to do too much at one time is not only going to be disappointing, but it will also exhaust you. Instead of multitasking, prioritize. Make a list of the most important things you need to do and get those done first. When you’re finished, focus on the extra things you can do, or take some time to yourself.

These are just two simple ways to help maximize your productivity during the day. Whatever you are aiming to accomplish this year, you can do it!

Courtesy of the Daily Spoon via Elaine Foster

04/01/2018

He who created the heaven and the earth says, ask anything in my name and you shall have it. How then would you say that you're in want?

He who fought and won many battles, a mighty man of war, and a lion of Judah, calls you more than a conqueror. How then do you see yourself as defeated?

He who instructed Moses to raise a serpent on a tree, so that anyone who raised their eyes towards it may be healed says that he was severely beaten so that you may be healed. How then do you say you're ailing?

Doesn't the word of God instruct us to call things that are not as if they're?
To believe without a doubt that He can take care of every aspect of our lives?
To use our tongues, since they've power to summon life into our lives?

What will this year bear for you, who will author your destiny, who's in charge of your life?