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Hey friends, it's Monday evening. I wanted to follow up with my video from this afternoon because I had somebody message me and say, well, what are, what are some practical steps that you can take to, to help, you know, get over it and regain, you know, wellness. And I thought that's a, that's a really good question. Um, and it's one that's really applicable. Um, anytime that you find yourself in sickness, illness, or maybe even going through a tough situation. And so, you know, here are some practical steps, at least as I see them that I believe can encourage us in all of our quests for wellness. So, uh, like I said earlier, in times of sickness and illness, it's essential to remember there is a process, there's a healing process. It requires patience and it requires some self-care. And like I said, in the afternoon video, it's easy to get overwhelmed, but we've got to remember that we're not alone, that God's with us. He's guiding us every step of the way. And so we can take comfort in that. And we can take comfort in knowing that, that our body has an incredible ability to heal itself. And we have to adopt some practical steps and actively participate in the recovery process. Uh, Jeremiah chapter 30, verse 17 says this, but I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord. It's another verse like Psalm 41.3 that reminds us that God is the ultimate healer, that he promises to, to restore our health, to mend our wounds. And, and I hope you'll allow these words to, to uplift you and inspire you as, as maybe you're working through some wellness in your own life. And so here's some practical steps that, that I believe can, can help you. Number one, rest and restore. Give your body the rest that it needs to heal. Listen to your body's cues, make sleep a priority, allow yourself time to recharge and rejuvenate both physically and emotionally. Number two, nourish your body, pay attention to your diet, pay attention to what you're eating. Make sure you're providing your body with the right kinds of things, the nutrients that it needs to heal, include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, right? Stay hydrated. We've talked about that before. Drink enough water throughout the course of your day. Number three, don't be a doctor, follow the doctor's advice, right? Consult a healthcare provider, right? Follow their advice diligently. They can offer some guidance, they can offer some treatment. They can help make some lifestyle adjustments that are going to support your recovery. And number four, practice self-care. Engage in activities that bring you joy and peace. Never underestimate the power of some joy and peace in your life and in your body, whether it's reading, listening to music, taking some walks in nature, spending time with a loved one. Find moments that nurture your soul and uplift your spirit. I believe those four things in concert with each other can really go a long way in a quest for wellness, right? But recognize that there's a physical component, there's an emotional component, there's a spiritual component. Trust God's plan for your life and have faith that He is working with you and through you in each of those things. Find your rest, find your peace, right? Find your guidance, find those things that nourish your soul. And remember, God's love and grace is surrounding you the whole time. His power and peace is bringing you strength. And I truly believe that God renews us every single day. So while today or maybe the last few days might not be the best physically driven days that I've ever had, I still do the same things that I always do. Still want to find time to be with God. Still want to find time to nourish my bodies. It may not be at the level that I can or the level that I want, but some is better than none. And so I'm going to get active. I'm going to break a sweat. I'm going to do all the things and put myself on a path of recovery. Remember, sometimes the most faithful thing you can do is crawl.