Greetings Everyone,
All honor and glory be to God! I forgot to ask yall how well did last Thursday's SOD read? Because I was so exhausted that I found myself reading over the same lines over and over as my head went bobbing for apples, and my eyes departed to spend quality time with the back of my eyelids. I was far too dazed to recognize any mistakes the lesson may have had, so if there were any issues, I extend my apologies. Now, let's move on to today's health tip ... I'm not sure how stressful your atmosphere is on a daily, but working in a prison triggers many forms of stress and tension not just amongst the inmate population, but also its staff. I find myself searching for relief through deep breathing exercises, Benadryl to ease anxiety, or pain killers to relieve head and body aches associated with said stress. So the health tip today discusses remedies to help relieve tension headaches without use of oral medication; "tame tension headaches by rubbing peppermint oil, Tiger Balm, or white flower oil into your temples. All three remedies contain menthol, which has analgesic properties" (Whole Living. (2013). 50 simple health tips. Retrieved from http://www.wholeliving.com/136136/50-simple-health-tips#27719). Be encouraged!
My non-profit organization has linked up with the Food Bank in Los Angeles; beginning next month, we will be collecting non-perishable food and clothing items to include jackets and blankets in preparation for the season's change. If you have any items you would like to contribute, please let me know so that I can arrange a pick-up or drop-off location and time. Also, be reminded that it is crunch time for the first major that we will be participating in (please refer to http://www.fmbs-inc-bytye.org for more information about my organization). We will be showing our support at the Brain Tumor Society’s 2nd annual 5k walk/run. FMBS Inc. will be walking/running in honor of my dear friend, Jennifer Robinson, a brain tumor survivor. I would love for you to participate in the walk with us. Contact me with regard to your interest in this event, or simply “register” to “join a team” under my name (Tylesha Allen) or my company’s name (FMBS Inc.) for Team Jenn. If you would rather submit a monetary donation, you are more than welcome to do that as well. Either way, just copy and paste one of these two URL addresses http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/goto/Team_Jenn_R or http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/goto/fmbs_4_Team_Jenn into your Internet browser to read Jennifer’s story, to join Team Jenn, or to make a pledge that will help us reach our fund-raising goal of $1,000 for the cause. So far, we've only reached the $425 mark, so please remember to spread the word about this event. Many people have suffered as a result of brain tumors and brain cancers; families and friends of those who fall victim to brain tumors and/or brain cancer are victims themselves. Our efforts will bring researchers that much closer to better treatment, a cure, and will ultimately help to better educate society. We thank you in advance for, your support, your donations, your participation, and for SHARING these links with others.
As we continue to work together to spread God’s Gospel, let us also encourage one another to take steps that lead to a healthy overall mind, body, and soul; TRANSFORM your body, mind, and soul by feeding your body healthy nutrition, and being cautious of what things you allow your eyes, ears, and spirits to be exposed to (e.g. media, books, TV, music, etc.).Have you fed your spirit today? CHANGE BEGINS WITHIN, so START YOUR TRANSFORMATION TODAY, because tomorrow is NOT promised. Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity. God Bless!
Lord please clear our minds, and open our eyes and ears so that we may see, hear, and receive your intended message from this fellowship. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
Passage - I John 1:8 (NLT):
"If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth."
***Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the New Living Translation (NLT) of the Bible***
Thoughts for Today:
"When God points out sin in our lives, we need to accept responsibility. Blaming others began in the Garden of Eden with the first sin. Adam blamed God and Eve. Eve blamed the serpent. And ever since, we've wanted to deny responsibility for sin. "It's their fault." "It's the circumstances." But God wants us to admit our sin. In today's scripture, the apostle John is addressing the church. He's talking to believers. And he's telling them clearly that they are just fooling themselves if they claim they have no sin. When Nathan rebuked David for his adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband, David didn't try to blame others. He didn't say, "It's all her fault. She shouldn't have been bathing where I could see her." No, he said, "I have sinned against the Lord" (II Samuel 12:13 - NIV). He took personal responsibility for his sin and was quick to repent.
Consider this …
Are you willing to say "I did it"? Are you willing to take responsibility for your sin? Suppressing the truth only leads to delusion, and delusion supports on-going sin. We serve a forgiving and compassionate God. Jesus has already paid the price for our sin. It's up to us to admit what we've done and come to Him for forgiveness. John went on to tell the church (verse 9), "But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness."
***Reference: Living Free Every Day. (2013). I Did It. Take Responsibility. Retrieved from http://livingfree.org.***
I get irritated when people want to blame “the man,” blame “the system,” blame “the environment,” or place fault on others for the decisions and actions that they consciously carryout. Although the entire previously mentioned are flawed, a sane and coherent individual is capable and able to rationalize using logic; do NOT point the blame in another direction, ACCEPT accountability for the CHOICE You make to be held captive by the limitations You’ve created for Yourself.
Prayer of the Day:
Father God we thank you for life, health, and strength. We ask for forgiveness of everything that we have thought, said, or did, that was not pleasing in your sight. Give us the strength we need to forgive those who have wronged us, the same way you continuously grant forgiveness to us. Also, place upon those we may have wronged, the same desire that we too may be forgiven by them. More importantly Father, whatever guilt we've place on self, allow us to release so that we may forgive ourselves. We can't blame anyone else for our bad attitudes, or for the things we’ve done wrong. We know that we are fully responsible before you for our individual wrongdoings. Please forgive us and cleanse us, so that we may be completely restored. Help us to release all negativity stored within. Bless us with a double portion of your Spirit Father. Close every unnecessary door that is open in our lives, and open supernatural doors to peace, prosperity, clarity, contentment, and happiness. Provide each of us with the clear and concise revelations we need in order to overcome the adversary. Help us to see, hear, and feel your presence through every trial and tribulation. Help us to reevaluate our lifestyles, and to rearrange our priorities, placing you at the top of our list. Provide discernment to know the difference between good and bad, right from wrong, and your will vs. our own desires. We thank you for provision, guidance, and protection from Satan’s attacks. By the authority in our words, we reverse all the negativity spoken into existence within our individual lives and the lives of our loved ones and associates. We take back everything the enemy has stolen from us, and bind every evil and malicious plot, plan, and scheme devised against us, in the matchless name of Jesus. Lord we also grant your angels permission to do our bidding on Earth without recourse. Transform us into an image that mirrors Jesus, so that His goodness is reflected in all that we do. This is our affirmation of faith Father God; we submit our petition to you in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Respectfully,
Tylesha "Tye" Allen
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)
Ministry Blog: http://sodbytye.blogspot.com/
Non-profit Website: http://fmbs-inc-bytye.org/
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Change begins within; work on becoming a better You
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