Ahh, Reminders!

hi lovely people! here's your challenge for today-- be thankful. be thankful for the smallest things in your life because you never know who might have it worse than you. i woke up this morning feeling really rested which doesn't happen very often so i was thankful. i was also extremely thankful because i had a doctor's appointment this morning to get something to help my jaw. long story short, i've had jaw problems for about 5 years now and we finally know what's causing the pain so i'm on the road to recovery! thank you, Lord! anyways, i was getting ready this morning and i thought to myself, "i'm having a pretty good day"..that meaning, i feel extra good about myself! i'm sure you've had those days :) right after i thought that, i heard my boyfriend, Michael's, voice inside my head, "be thankful for your body, it's the only one you've got!" how true is that?! i'm reminded now of a verse that goes great with this topic, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 "do you not know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? you are not your own, for you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body." we were given one body on this earth. it is fragile, unique, and ultimately God's. if someone were to lend you an item of clothing or possession, you would do everything possible to make sure they got back their belonging the way it was when they lent it to you. that means we should do EVERYTHING we can to make sure His temple is being kept pure, clean, and glorifying because our bodies are not ours-- we are simply borrowing them for our time on earth. there's some food for thought as you go throughout your day/week! so i thought i'd throw in something fun at the end of these posts and i've decided for this one i'll show you all a skin care product that i love that does some great things for your body! just a little "somethin-somethin" to make you feel and look great!


i don't think i could live without this!

Jergen's Shea Butter Deep Conditioning Moisturizer. usually walmart has them for like $5 in the giant bottles! it's a GREAT moisturizer all year round, but especially for the winter time when our skin gets dryer than usual. this lotion doesn't have any skin brighteners in it, but once i put this on -right after i shower- my skin looks brighter and healthier! Remember: never, ever, EVER skip on moisturizing your skin (yes, this includes guys too!) your body needs moisture just like a flower needs water to survive.

--lots of love!