Stimulating Nuggets

*** Nugget 1  Humor Time

There was a baptism in church, and five-year-old Emma watched intently as the pastor poured water on the tiny infant’s head and said some important sounding words. Confused by what she saw, Emma leaned over and whispered in her father’s ear, “Daddy, why is Pastor Bob brainwashing that baby?”

A businessman ordered flowers to be sent to the opening of his friend’s new branch office. When the businessman got there, he was shocked to see the flowers with the inscription. “Rest In Peace.” He was so outraged that he stopped at the florist to complain.

“It could be worse,” the florist said, “Just think: Today someone was buried beneath a floral arrangement with the inscription. ‘Congratulations on Your New Location!’ ”                      Oops!

What is the funniest experience you have ever had in church?
When my husband put $50 in the collection plate in a very small church we were visiting and the pastor announced the collection was $45, up from $20 the week before.  

When the pastor said: “Let’s pray.” Everything got quiet and he let out a rolling fart. I decided to silently utter a prayer that he didn’t stink out the whole church. It was hilarious.          

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*** Nugget 2  Take Care Of Yourself

Many people juggle a lot: work, family, church & life in general. Do you get so caught up in your to-do list that you forget about yourself? If you’re not taking care of yourself, everything around you could suffer. That’s why self-care is so important. Self-care is putting you first – your happiness and fulfillment – without infringing on others. Self-care is realizing that your spiritual, financial, physical, & mental health is important. Self-care helps you perform at your best.

Only you know how much self-care you need, but regular self-care is recommended. Do something every day, every week, or every month that’s good for you. If you’re a Christian, self-care includes spending time with God. It means talking to Him on a daily basis. Self-care possibilities are endless.

Self-care might include:
**Having a facial once a week
**Getting away by yourself once a month
**Treating yourself to a meal at a nice restaurant
**Getting more sleep
**Learning a new activity such as crocheting or knitting
**Singing in a group 

Neglecting to practice self-care can put you in a bad place. You open yourself up to depression, burnout, frustration, anger, illness, and other risks. God gave you one body. Take time and take care of yourself.

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*** Nugget 3  God Is So Near                                        

Psalm 23
¹ The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
² He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; ³  he restores my soul.  He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
⁴ Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
⁵ You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
⁶ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.

David could have written Psalm 23:1, dropped the mic and walked off the stage. That one verse says it all. He lacked nothing because the shepherd provided everything he needed. However, David didn’t drop the mic. He went on to explain the benefits of God being his caring and loving shepherd.

The word of God tells us that we will suffer while we’re in this world. It’s inevitable. I recently suffered the unexpected death of my oldest sister, who was like a mother to me.  I feel alone because I have no one to love me like she did.  I have another sister whom I love dearly, but our relationship is sister/sister.

When we experience negative events in life such as death, illness, disaster, etc. we can feel like we’re all alone in a dark valley. We can forget that our Good Shepherd is so near. Psalm 23 is a reminder that we don’t have to suffer or grieve as those with no hope. God is always with us. He will gently lead, comfort, and love us through every dark valley. For this I give Him praise!

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The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only.

Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?  If you wait, it could be too late. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting live (John 3:16).

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Sources
Jokes (stewardshipoflife.org)
https://freepngimg.com/png/73390-sheep-shepherd-good-christ-psalms-23-jesus
https://www.lifehack.org/882453/take-care-of-yourself8 Reasons Why Self Care Is Important and How to Get Started (beachbodyondemand.com)
Why is Self-Care Important? (snhu.edu)