Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Why Am I Sick?

Isaiah 53:05 NIV version says, "But He(Jesus) was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed."

Many people seem like they are always sick. It seems like no matter what they take something is always happening whether it be a stuffy/ runny nose or cough. If you are a Christian then you are supposed to be the righteousness of God. Yes things come some times as a test of our faith but it should not last forever. If a person is sick and they are a Christian they should ask God first. Ask God for healing powers, ask Him and then praise Him for the healing. If it does not come right away continue to seek Him for understanding. When God shows you why you are sick, do what He says.

Do not give up on God. It is OK to take medicine to get rid of the symptoms but go a little deeper spiritually if you want to get rid of the sickness completely. Let God do it. God is a healing God. Jesus came to give us life more abundantly as stated in the Bible John 10:10.

If you are not a Christian but you are looking to be healed. You can ask Jesus into your life. Ask Him for forgiveness of your sins. Then tell Him you believe that He died on the cross and rose on the third day. He is sitting in heaven with God. Then ask Him to enter into your heart and renew your life to where it is pleasing in His sight. Ask Him to heal your body and to make you whole on the inside and out. Then praise Him by thanking Jesus for salvation, healing and a new life as a Christian. Pray in Jesus name. Amen.

It is important to find local church that teaches the true word of God. Ask God to let the Holy Spirit lead you to the right church. Let it be a church where you can serve and be involved. Remember that you are a Child of God and He loves you.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Don't Become a Mess Due to Stress

What is the number one cause of weight gain?
 Stress. It is not child birth or medication. It is stress. When things around us as women seem a little bit out of control we grab food. We grab food because it is comforting and delicious. It keeps us also from running our mouths too much so instead we stuff it with food. At the end of a hectic day of dealing with family and work it is nice to sit down relax in front of the television with a big bowl of cereal. It is not the cereal that has whole grain but the kind that has whole grain sugar. Your thing may not be cereal it might be cookies or ice cream. I too struggle with this problem. Then in the morning feel so guilty about eating and then going to sleep on a full stomach. Some of you maybe thinking well at least it is not drugs or alcohol. Food can be just as deadly because it leads to obesity.

Here are a few pointers that have helped me control the late night cravings:
1. Brush your teeth. It gets the taste out of your mouth.

2. Exercise. Doing exercises during commercial breaks will help get rid of the stress, keep you from looking at food commercials and help you get in shape.

3. Go to bed. You do not necessarily have to go to sleep but go lay in the bed and read. It will take your mind off food.

4. Clean up. Get up and scrub the stain out of the carpet you have been looking at for a month.

Do something to take your mind off eating and the stress. Exercise is a really good way to relieve stress and loose weight. If I do not have time to exercise I sneak in some jumping jacks and running in place action. Also sneaking in some sit ups and push ups. I am doing anything to not over eat. Praying that God gives me the strength helps as well. I pray that God gives you all strength to reach your weight loss goals.

Be Thankful

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