Saturday, February 8, 2014

Salt and Light (2/7/2014)


Greetings Everyone,
All honor and glory be to God for providing us with another day of endless opportunities. Please remember that production gaps for the SOD will continue until I am able to invest in a more reliable computer system, I thank you in advance for your understanding. In lieu of the weekend, I pray you experience some relaxation and enjoyment; please be safe, responsible, and prioritize your time appropriately. Now let's move forward... "Did you know that if you intentionally avoid your favorite carbs all the time because you think they’re unhealthy or you believe they’re the root cause of your belly fat, it can be disastrous for your hormone levels and wreak havoc on your metabolism? Did you know that if you’ve EVER dieted or used a low carb diet, your fat burning hormones automatically plummet, slow down your metabolism and can STOP your body from burning fat in LESS than a week? ... All you have to do is follow the 3 simple rules below to ensure that EVERY time you eat your favorite carbohydrates they’re NEVER stored as fat on your body. This isn’t another hyped up gimmick or diet quick-fix. It doesn’t require any costly supplements. And it works for everyone. Regardless of your age, your gender, or your current condition you can watch your belly get significantly FLATTER in as little as 14 days using this approach... Step 1: STOP using low-carb diets... well over 90% of people who start a low carb or trendy diet gain all or more of their weight back within a year of losing it... Step 2: STOP carb-based fat "spill-over"... there are three simple stages of carbohydrate storage. If you understand how they work, you can eat your favorite carbs and NEVER have to worry about storing them as fat on the body... Step 3: STOP eating carbs at the WRONG times... GOOD: A good time of day to eat your favorite carbohydrates is first thing in the a.m. when your metabolic rate is higher... BETTER: An even better time to consume impact carbs is 3 to 4 hours before you exercise... BEST: The best time to consume your favorite carbs is post-workout... Simply put, if you eat carbs with the wrong foods - at the wrong times, you’ll STORE fatIf you eat carbs with the right foods at the right times, you’ll BURN fat." That was just a snippet of information, but I thought it was significant to share that with yall, because so many people I know use crash diets in vain. To read the specifics and full details of this approach, refer to the listed reference for review. (Hadsall, S. 
3 Simple steps to eat lots of carbs 
and never store them as fat. 
Retrieved on February 7, 2014, from http://www.14dayrapidfatlossplan.com). 
"To IMPROVE is to CHANGE" ~Winston Churchill~  
#Be encouraged! 

Fostering Mind, Body, and Soul Incorporated (FMBS Inc.) is on a never-ending quest to locate needy individuals to extend our services to. God blessed each of us, and my members and I have teamed up to share our blessings with those in need, but we will always benefit from more help... our PRE-SALE,  See's Candies Valentine's Day fundraiser ended today; thank you to everyone who helped us by making a purchase, sale, or simply for your continued support and encouragement. We weren't as successful as with the Christmas fundraiser, but there was a small profit. We will use the funds raised to help fund our community service event this month; we will be canvassing the streets of LA again, handing out toiletry essentials bags to homeless individuals. If you are interested in, able, and willing to assist, we can always use more monetary donations and/or contributions of hygiene items, sealed snacks, bottled water, winter items (gloves, scarves, blankets), mini bibles, etc.; servicing the needy in underprivileged communities is our YEAR-ROUND mission. We encourage YOU to participate in our campaign whenever and however you can. We are a NON-profit 501(c)(3) federally exempt organization, which means that ALL donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE. NO matter how big or small your contribution or donation is, YOU are helping someone in need. If you were on the receiving end and needed a helping hand, wouldn't you want someone to reach out to you? Accept this opportunity to HELP LIVES. If interested, make your Valentine's Day purchase or simply make a donation and/or contribution; make all checks payable to FMBS Inc., provide one of our representatives with your cash donation/contribution, or use the PayPal link located on our website. We are successful because of YOUR continued support. Please join our cause!
 
For more information about our organization, visit our website at http://www.fmbs-inc-bytye.org and/or add our Facebook page Fostering Mindbodyandsoul and Twitter @FMBSInc. On behalf of my team of volunteers, I thank you in advance. ~Tylesha "Tye" Allen, CEO/Founder, FMBS Inc. Est. 2012~
 
TRANSFORM your body, mind, and soul TODAY because tomorrow is NOT promised; 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.), YOU can start anew and become a better you. CHANGE BEGINS WITHIN... 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. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, "be the change that you want to see in the world." Have a blessed rest of the week.

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 - Proverbs 6:16-19:
"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless."

***Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the New Living Translation (NLT) of the Bible***

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You are the salt…” Try to grasp the depth of that statement. “You are the light…” Try to realize the potential Christ has placed within you. He has come in to dine with you, and has taken up residence in your heart for eternity. He has brought the Light and all things good. And you are the avenue by which many should come to know His goodness and His light. When we who are indwelt with Christ come into contact with others, it should not be as it is with those who do not know Jesus. As others are around you, they should know that there is something different about you. The peace of Christ is in your eyes. The blessing of God surrounds all that you are. You are salt… You are light… And you have potential to affect the world so long as you continue to walk in Him each day." 
(Chambers, R. (2014). Salt and light. Retrieved from http://reflections.daybyday.org)
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It is said that, "birds of a feather flock together." For those of you who don't know what that means, it typically means that you share similar character traits as the people you surround yourself with. Did you use to have a clean mouth and gradually began using excessive vulgarity and swearing; who are you surrounded by? Did you use to pass up the "bottle" for a soda or "virgin" drink, but now you find it hard to find enjoyment in sobriety; who are you surrounded by? The individuals you surround yourself with, be it family, friend, or even foe, may have inadvertently influenced your behavior in a negative way. If a stranger were to meet you in the streets yet could not see a difference between you and someone who idolizes the way of the world, then what good would you serve God? How would you be able to influence an individual to return to Christ, or to find Him for the 1st time, when who you represent is not a consistent reminder of what true Christianity is - Christ-like behavior? There was a quote I read recently, I cannot recall it verbatim, nor do I remember who said it, but in so many words the individual expressed their admiration and respect for the theory of Christianity, but did not care for its representatives. Has your flavor worn out? Is your light dimmed? Reassess your surroundings, and reevaluate the things you "feed" your body; consider what you watch, listen to, read, and what activities you participate in. If you have to question whether or not what you're doing falls in line with the word of God, then it probably doesn't. Be the salt that adds flavor to the lost. Turn on your light and guide people toward Christ and away from the enemy. How will YOU affect the world? I am NO saint by far, but I am striving to be; I encourage each of you to do the same. Let's help one another become who God wants us to be. 

Prayer of the Day:
Father God we thank you for life, health, and strength. We thank you for the strength we need to forgive those who have wronged us, the same way you continuously grant us forgiveness, and for placing upon those we have wronged the same desire, that we too may be forgiven by them. More so Father, we thank you for removing the guilt we once placed on self, and for removing every thought that has held us captive in our own minds. We thank you for transforming our image into one that mirrors Jesus, so that His goodness is reflected in all that we do. Thanks for blessing us with a double portion of your Spirit, and for closing every unnecessary door that is open in our lives. Thanks for opening supernatural doors in our lives that lead to peace, prosperity, clarity, contentment, and happiness. We thank you for providing each of us with the clear and concise revelations we need in order to overcome the adversary. Thanks for helping us to see, hear, and feel your presence through every trial and tribulation, and for the courage to rearrange our priorities, placing you at the top of our list. We thank you for discernment to know the difference between good and bad, right from wrong, and your will vs. our own desires. Thanks 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. This is our affirmation of faith Father God; we submit our petition to you and thank you in advance for working it all out. All these things we claim 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)
Non-profit Website: http://fmbs-inc-bytye.org/
Your independent Herbalife distributor/health coach: Tye.HL24@gmail.com
Change begins within; work on becoming a better You

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