Taking Time for Yourself

Many believe it is selfish to take time for yourself. Note, however, that Jesus “sent the crowd away” (Matthew 15: 39). He got into the boat and went off to be alone. Why might he have done that when there were so many who needed him? The simple answer is that Jesus needed time to reflect, pray and be alone with the Father. If He needed time to be alone, how much more do we need the same? Take time today to read, pray, reflect and consider your life. 

Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center.  He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis.  If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website.  Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You.  He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.