respect begins at home

I've always felt that I respect other people's rights. And I always try to treat people respectfully. Somehow I think I come up short when it comes to respecting myself. It is not selfish to treat yourself good. As a matter of fact, God expects you to treat yourself good. God resides within you. You are a temple of God. If you don't do it for yourself, than you should surely respect yourself for God's sake. You should not over extend yourself. You should work at God's pace. He knows what He expects you to accomplish. Of course, you must remember to ask Him for guidance. And he gives you your whole being, including your body. You need to take care of God's property; physically, mentally and spiritually. He expects you to learn as much as you can and to use your wisdom wisely. Today I shall begin respecting myself as much as (if not more) than I do others. I hope to set a good example for you.