Don't Wait Until You Need CPR


Hey ladies!
It’s February already! Can someone please tell me what happened to January! Wow! So here we are, February, the month of love. Some are preparing for Valentine’s Day with candy and flowers for that special someone or spending time with a love one. Also the first Friday in February is designated as “National Wear Red Day” as a symbol of support for women who suffer from heart disease. This a great time to pause and raise awareness of heart disease and the health effects on all women as well as support local fundraising events or become an advocate for the movement.

When thinking of heart disease most are reminded of the process of CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) when one has gone into cardiac arrest where there is a sudden loss of blood flow and the heart stops. The CPR process is used to re-initiate blood flow and revive one who has stopped breathing and loss consciousness. As women there are circumstances in life when our hearts STOP! We become heartbroken because of a breakup, a loved one dies, work has us down, ministry has us stressed, we’re aging, we’re changing, our money is funny, I could go on and on. Sometimes it can be as simple as just being plain tired. Just as a diseased heart’s electrical system malfunctions, our emotional heart stops. Our passion, love, affection, enthusiasm, courage, feelings...just stop! You find yourself in need of an emotional CPR!

While we are still fresh in the new year, let’s be proactive as we would for our physical heart and get some medication. Let’s take steps now to treat our emotional conditions now! Don’t wait until your heart needs resuscitation!

Let’s start by examining your spiritual life. Do you have one? Do you pray, do you meditate; do you align yourself with other believers? Who is your circle? What is your outlet (i.e. dancing, sports, girls’ nights, spa day, etc.)? Now pull out your calendar and schedule some “me” time (I know better said than done!). These are some ideas ladies to “medicate” in a good way. Just like with real medication, what works for one person might not work for the other, you have to determine what works for you.

So don’t wait until your emotional heart stops and you are in need of CPR…do a heart check-up now and keep your heart (emotional heart) strong and healthy!

Prayer: Lord, protect our emotional hearts.
Help us as women to stay revived and renewed.
We put our trust in You to guard our hearts and to not need emotional CPR.
Thank you for being our Light and our Protector.
Amen

Song: Jill Scott – “Golden"
(I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHT TO THIS MUSIC)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QCXr79Rkcw
Founder of W. E. Fellowship (Women Encouraging through Fellowship) and writer of Words for Women-Encouragement for Daily Living, .Erika has been involved in Women's Ministry since 2006 including serving as ministry leader and Women's conference coordinator. Her leadership and volunteer initiatives include The Genieve Shelter and Dress for Success as well as the birth of the G.E.M.M.S. (Girls Empowering Mentoring Ministry Society) in 2003 at the church where she was raised. Additionally she has served the kingdom through the music ministry and worship arts. Currently Erika serves as an Intercessor and Direction Coach, assisting those who have made the decision to follow Christ and/or join the fellowship and leads orientation classes. She is a Board Certified Mental Health Coach with the Association of Christian Counseling and is currently studying to receive her Certification in Christian Counseling. She lives by the scripture Philippians 4:13 "I can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens me!".

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