CHRISTIE MICHAUD BLOG

` This past year, the need for self-care became increasingly evident for me. Not a modern all-about-me and my feelings self-care, but instead a Christ-centered vessel-care. The Bible says we are Christ’s ambassadors, His vessels called to glorify Him and do good work prepared in advance (2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 2:21). If the vessel is depleted, how can it best be used as an ambassador? True self-care is good stewardship and proper maintenance. In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, P

New seasons are inevitable and can be scary, rewarding, challenging, and exciting all in one. I try to see each one as an opportunity to learn. A time to ask God, “ what do you want to teach me through this?” If “ we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good ” ( Romans 8:28 ), and “ all the days ordained for me were written … before one of them cam e to be” ( Psalm 139:16 ), then we know each season is no surprise to God and He has a purpose for

It’s been a while since I’ve shared. I told myself I would share IN my struggle instead of AFTER so there’s been a pressure to write but lately nothing has been there. Truthfully, I have not been in the best of headspaces these last six weeks. Pretty foggy actually, and I know some of it has to do with the demand to keep waiting. I’ve been waiting for reconstruction surgery (scheduled for this Wed.), waiting for the state board to allow me to counsel (estimated mid-Jan 2023),

Uncertainties pose opportunities for stress, and often our “what if’s” dictate our peace. Right now, here are mine: 1. I start hormone blocker medication for cancer prevention this week. What if I experience the many negative side effects I’ve heard about? What if it thrusts me back into depression? What if I gain weight? What if it makes me crazy? What if I cannot take it, then what? 2. My license exam retake date is rapidly approaching. What if I get stuck in traffic and g