Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!
Our word for today comes from
Romans 6: 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him
Death is an interesting phenomenon because it can be both literal and metaphoric.
The death of Jesus on the cross was a very literal and public example for all to see. See his death much like many of the death we are seeing now, was senseless, in the fact that he had committed no crime. However, on the other hand it was very necessary for the remission of our sins. Only a blameless sacrifice would do. Only one that had been tried and proven worthy could sacrifice his like for our stead. None of us could have done it. Only Jesus.
He took his literal death so that we can live each and every day. Without his literal death you and I would not have the opportunity to have a figurative death each day. Yes each and every day you have the opportunity to die to self. You have the choice to put yourself on a figurative cross each day and die to everything that keeps you from being in the presence of God but will you do it?
It is easy for us to think about the sacrifice made by Christ and applaud but will you be a sacrificial lamb? No, you can not die for me, but you must die to and for yourself daily.
No he didn't have to die for us but he did and for that I am so greatful. Take the time this week/end to reflect on your blessings. Take time to thank God for all of the many blessings you have experienced. He has been just that good.
Until tomorrow
#liveBlessed
Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!
Transforming our minds takes work but it is necessary work. The power of life and death is in your tongue. What are you speaking into existence?
Say this. I walking in God's divine favor. I have supernatural increase. I have preferential treatment. I have petitions granted. I have providence. I have battles won that I do not have to fight. I walk in divine favor. Every morning when I rise I will speak and walk in divine favor. Favor will go before me and surround me as a shield. Doors are now open to me that no man can shut. No obstacles will stop me and no hindrances will delay me from reaching my goal. I walk in divine favor. I am a queen. My mind, body, and spirit will align to put my before open doors of blessings. I am whole and blessed.
This was influenced by Dr Bill Winston of Chicago, Illinois and also by what I heard as I began to write. Sistahs we can not continue to round and round these same mulberry bushes expecting to get different results. We have to change our habits, our hang outs and our hindrances. If they have been good for you up til now why are you holding on? Time for some spring cleaning. Be transformed today.
Until tomorrow
#liveBlessed
Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!
Our focus for today is on multiple sclerosis.
MS is a chronic neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, which is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. In the CNS, nerve fibers (called axons) are protected by a fatty layer of insulation called myelin. Myelin allows nerve signals to travel properly.
In MS, overactive immune cells cause inflammation, which damages the myelin. This results in a loss of myelin – called demyelination – and some degree of axonal damage. Wherever the myelin is destroyed, a damaged area of white matter known as a lesion (or plaque) will occur. Over time, hardened scar tissue develops at the lesion site. This hardened scar tissue, or sclerosis, may develop at multiple sites throughout the CNS, hence the name multiple sclerosis. This scarring disrupts the transmission of nerve signals that communicate a desired action from the brain, through the spinal cord, to various parts of the body.
A simple illustration
Imagine this: you disconnect your cell phone from its charger as you get ready for a busy day. But even though it has been connected all night, you notice the battery is only partially charged. You look at the cord and notice a spot where the insulation has been stripped away and the wires inside are exposed. Because the path by which the current travels is damaged, not all of the electricity sent from the outlet reached its target, your phone.
This analogy is helpful in understanding MS. When signals from the brain travel along nerves where the insulation has been damaged or lost, those signals may be interrupted or distorted, producing the many symptoms associated with MS.
Check out www.msfocus.org for more information
Until Monday
#liveBlessed
Good morning,
Grace and peace be unto you!
Monday we talked about strength, yesterday we looked at a picture of courage, today we will examine wisdom.
Proverbs 4:6-9 says,
Don’t turn away from wisdom, and she will protect you. Love her, and she will keep you safe.“The first step to becoming wise is to look for wisdom, so use everything you have to get understanding.Love wisdom, and she will make you great. Hold on to wisdom, and she will bring you honor.Wisdom will reward you with a crown of honor and glory.”
Wisdom is the principle thing. However, as I look around finding wisdom can be difficult. Age does not equate to wisdom. I have spoken with very wise children and very foolish old people. How do you know when what you are hearing is wisdom?
In this particular passage it encourages us to get wisdom and use that wisdom to bring us to a place of understanding. If what you are hearing is bringing chaos and confusion it's probably not wisdom.
One thing that is essential in gaining and using wisdom and that is your ear. You have to train your ear to hear the wisdom or sage advise in any situation. A drunk on the street might be the person that shares the words that will ignite your trait to understanding if you are willing to hear. Yes, you are right we don't always live on the wisdom side of the street. We don't always listen to that little voice that is leading and guiding us. This idea of walking in wisdom is easy conceptually but it is much harder in practice. How much better off would we be if we loved wisdom?
Until tomorrow
#liveBlessed
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