Pete Scazzero wrote several books on emotional health. His recent work is challenging leaders to work on emotional health. He asks three questions.

Number 1- What do you possess?

You cannot give what you do not possess. Or said differently, you can only give what you do possess. What kind of emotional system do you run? Are you stressed, tired, in turmoil, confused or angry? Or are you peaceful, restful and joyful?

Number 2-Who are you?

What do you promote? What do you value?

Number 3-What do you do?

What do you prioritize? What actions are important? What behaviors do you promote?

Conclusion

Question Number One drives the other two questions. It is the most important question. Because what you carry inside is what everyone around you will experience. Transformation happens when you encounter Jesus. Walking out healthy Christianity happens thereafter. Followed by living it out with family, friends, and community.

Prayer

Father, please help me be honest with myself. Help me see and own, my inner weaknesses. I make you Lord over my inner world. Bless and grow me. Amen.

Bible Connection

Jesus said,
There is nothing outside the man (such as food) which by going into him can defile him (morally or spiritually); but the things which come out of (the heart of) a man are what defile and dishonor him.
Mark 7:15 Amplified