Justbebronze by Justina A. Bell

 The world creates temptation by presenting alluring but potentially harmful desires and situations, often exploiting our natural inclinations and vulnerabilities, and by emphasizing fleeting pleasure over lasting values. 1 Corinthians 10:13, " No Temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is Faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." Social Pressure and Peer Influence Social Pressure and Peer Influence, the influence individual feel from the social circle or society circle or society to act, think, or behave in a certain way, often leading to conformity or adherence to group norms. Negative impact social pressure can lead to negative consequences, such as anxiety, low self esteem and unhealthy behavior. Know yourself by understanding your own values, belief, and boundaries can help you resist negative social pressure. Communicate clearly by...

 " To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step." Surrounding yourself with great people is important because they can push you up, provide support and encouragement, share diverse interests and create a safe place for you. Being around great people also help you to network, which improves mental and physical health outcomes, boost your sense of belonging and self-worth. Motivation provides support, accountability, encouragement, practical assistance. Motivation is a vital tool in maintaining mental health and well-being. Gensis 37:5, "Joesph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. "Although Joesph brothers were discouraging; it didn't stop him from believing in his dreams. Having Motivation gives you a sense of purpose and keep you in a positive frame of mind. Your determination to succeed will inspire others around you to follow their dreams. Following your dreams builds character. Motivation helps...

 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of diligent is richly supplied (Proverbs 13:4). Organize your life around your dreams and watch them come true." Being disorganized can have both advantages and disadvantages. While being organized can be seen as a disadvantage in certain situations, it's important to find a balance that works for you. Being organized is important because it improves productivity, reduces stress, enhance mental well-being, promotes better health and sleep, strengthen relationships and family, and has financial benefits. The purpose for being organize is because it boosts productivity, improves decision making, ignites creativity, enhance physical and mental health, and unlocks potential for growth and success. Here's why organization is the key to success, it leads to increase productivity, improves time management, enhance efficiency, clearer thinking, improve focus, reduce stress, and effective goal setting. So, the next t...

 When you set a budget, you are taking control of your future. Start by creating financial stability by tracking expenses and following a plan. Financial stability allows people to make reasonable plans for the future expenses, save money for retirement or major purchases, invest in education, and meet emergency expenses without incurring debt. A stable financial system efficiently allocates resources, manage risks, maintains employment levels, and eliminate relative price movement. Financial Stability linked to mental health, well-being, provides security, and peace of mind. Manage spending habits and track expenses. It allows people to make reasonable plans for future expenses, save money, invest, and meet emergency expenses. Start saving more money and make better financial decision. It helps cushion the blow of financial emergencies and unexpected expenses. Prepare for emergencies and achieve long-term financial goals. It allows you to remain financially stable, cover unexpecte...

"Habits, if not resisted, soon become necessity." Although we resist the temptation here are some ideas on destroying Bad Habits. Start by figuring out why you want to change. Change fosters personal growth, allows for adaption to new situation, open up opportunities to learn new skills, and lead to a more fulfilling life by pushing you outside your comfort zone and encouraging you to explore new possibilities. Identify your reward and try and replace your habits with similar routine. It actively engages your brain by providing a new positive action to take in place of the old negative one. Remove as much access to that habit as possible because it significantly reduces the temptation to engage in them, making it easier to resist the urge and focus on developing healthier alternatives. If you're still having trouble kicking that habit, try starting with a 30-day accountability challenge. Remember bad habits can become deeply ingrained over time, often forming due to stres...

  Exodus 25:1-40 Offering to Build the Tabernacle The Lord spoke to Moses: "Tell the Israelites to take an offering for me. You are to take my offering from everyone who is willing to give. This is the offering you are to receive from them: gold, silver, and bronze; blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood; oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; onyx along with other gemstones for mounting on the ephod and breast piece." They are to make a sanctuary for me so that I may dwell among them. You must make it according to all that I show you-the pattern of the tabernacle as well as the pattern of all its furnishings. The Ark They are to make an ark of acacia wood, forty-five inches long, twenty-seven inches wide, and  twenty-seven inches high. Overlay it with pure gold molding all around it. Cast four gold rings for it and place them on its four feet, two rings on the other sid...