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Are you as careful with your spiritual health as your physical health?  I am sure that you know that good physical health is the result of implementing sound health practices just as good spiritual health is the outcome of developing sound spiritual practices.  When we undergo a medical examination four vital statistics are normally discussed—our blood pressure, pulse, weight, and diet.  Did you know our heavenly Father’s spiritual health examination for a Multi-tasked Woman contains the same four essential statistics?  Consider this comparison . . .

The choice to embrace sound spiritual practices allows a Multi-tasked Woman to mature in a number of godly character qualities including:

·         Submission to her Lord (Colossians 3:18).

·         Submission to the authority figures in her life (Colossians 3:22-34; Ephesians 5:22).

·         Respect for her husband (1 Peter 3:1-6).

·         Commitment to loving her family (Titus 2:4).

·         Faithfulness as a friend (Proverbs 17:17).

·         Compassion for those in need (31:20).

·         Care of her household (Titus 2:5).

·         Self-control, kindness, and purity of heart and mind (Titus 2:5).

·         Maintenance of  her body as a precious vessel on loan to her from her heavenly Father

(1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

The consistent development of these godly character qualities generally produces a heart of contentment in the Multi-tasked Woman—one of the best key health practices that prevents a spiritual heart attack.  Let’s take a moment to diagnose our level of contentment . . .

·         Do others affirm my character (am I worth more than fine jewels)?  (Proverbs 31:10)

·         Do I gain the confidence of my husband or others who consistently observe my actions? (Proverbs 31:11)

·         Do I approach my work eagerly and vigorously?  (Proverbs 31:14,17)

·          Am I hospitable to my children and others? (Proverbs 31:15)

·          Do I practice sound money management? (Proverbs 31:16, 18, 24)

·          Am I willing to share my goods with those who are needy? (Proverbs 31:20)

·          Do I prepare ahead of time for my family's needs?  (Proverbs 31:21)

·          Am I confident and dignified? (Proverbs 31:25)

·         Am I a wise and a good teacher? (Proverbs 31:26)

·          Do I willingly oversee the activities of my household?  (Proverbs 31:27)

·          Have I earned the respect of my family? (Proverbs 31:28)

·         Do I fear the Lord? (Proverbs 31:30)

Well, what was your contentment diagnosis?  Are you in good spiritual health, or are you dangerously close to a spiritual heart attack?  What are the areas that could stand some improvement?  Two attributes—flexibility and forgiveness will greatly contribute to maintaining a healthy spiritual heart.  As we multi-task, let’s consider each, beginning with flexibility.