Scripture of the Week (SOW) formerly known as the Scripture of the Day (SOD): The Week After Easter (4/21/2014)

Greetings Everyone,

All honor and glory be to God for providing us with another day of endless opportunities. PRAYER REQUESTS: Please keep me in your prayers: for physical, spiritual, and mental healing; for change, growth, and self-improvement; for an increase in resources, prosperity, and success for my non-profit organization; and for guidance in my career decisions. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Since we last met in fellowship, I have been reading the Word in the King James Version, and have been working to improve myself spiritually and in-turn, mentally as well as emotionally. There will still be some gaps between the SODs; however, in case of an emergency, call God on His prayer line so He can address your concerns immediately - unlike me, He is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days of the year. On another note, please remember that FMBS Inc. (refer to the next paragraph for more details) is sponsoring a YEAR-ROUND fundraiser through See's Candies (see the attached order form), and we would love and appreciate your support in our fundraising efforts. We are also looking to volunteer more, to gain a rapport with local communities; if you have or know of a community event or project that may be in need of volunteers, feel free to contact me so that I can make arrangements with my team to get on board. Additionally, the FMBS Inc. website is still down at this time, hopefully we will be functional again within the next month or so. I thank you in advance for your understanding, your prayers, and your contributions. HEALTHY LIVING TIPS: "A 15-minute walk after eating can lower your blood sugar level for hours, and significantly reduce your risk of diabetes. More important, taking a short walk after meals can be much more effective at preventing blood sugar spikes than taking one 45-minute walk daily" (AARP. (2014, January/February). Smart tips for staying healthy in 2014: 12 ways to focus on your health, from January to December. AARP The Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.aarp.org). "To IMPROVE is to CHANGE" ~Winston Churchill~ #Be encouraged!

JOIN OUR CAUSE: Fostering Mind, Body, and Soul Incorporated (FMBS Inc.) is on a never-ending quest to locate deserving individuals to extend our services to. Therefore we are always in need of monetary donations and/or contributions of hygiene items, sealed snacks, bottled water, winter items (gloves, scarves, blankets), mini bibles, etc.; our YEAR-ROUND mission is to serve homeless and/or needy individuals and families in underprivileged communities throughout Southern California. Speaking of "year-round," our See's Candies PRE-SALE fundraiser is year-round aside from holiday themed fundraisers; refer to the attached item form to make a purchase at your leisure (orders will be made every 3rd weekend of each month, so ensure that your item numbers and funds are submitted before then). All profits outside of sales cost will benefit our organization's day-to-day operations. 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. We encourage YOU to participate in our ongoing campaign whenever and however you can. 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 you are interested in supporting our organization and helping others, simply make a donation and/or a 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.

For more information about our organization, visit our website at http://www.fmbs-inc-bytye.org (temporarily unavailable) 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~

BE RENEWED: Transform your mind, body, 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 - Matthew 28:5-7:

"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead; and, behold, He goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see Him: lo, I have told you."

***Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible***

"... I know what glorious things this Holy Day says to the world at large. But what does Jesus want me to know, to think about, to wrestle through at this time of year?This season of new beginnings... I feel like the girl who wears the same outfit to school two days in a row. Easter is done now. Time to put it back in the closet. Only for me it isn't. I want to wear it again today, tomorrow and many more tomorrows. After all, Easter is... a revelation. A time where Jesus splits my soul along the fault line of a scar deep within: I was an unwanted child to my birth dad. Unwanted. But to Jesus... I was wanted so much that He gave His life for me. It feels so personal. Even though I know God so loved the world, that He gave His son, it becomes very individual if we let it. Be personal with Jesus... in the midst of a world putting Easter away,might we let it sit with us for just a bit more?"

"... from Matthew 28 six prayers emerge:

"Do not be afraid," - God, I hand over to you those things that make me so afraid. Resurrect the parts of my faith squelched by fear...
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I know that you are looking for Jesus," - God, when my soul is searching, help me know that the answer to every longing can be found in you.
"He has risen," - God, the fact that Jesus is risen should lift my head, my heart and my attitude. Help me to live today as if I really believe this with every part of my life...
"Just as he said," - Jesus, you keep your promises. Help me live as though I believe that, with every part of me. Help me trust you more, obey you more, and resemble you more...
"Come and see," - Jesus, you had the angels invite the women in to see for themselves that you had risen. You invite me into these personal revelations every day. Forgive me for sometimes rushing about and forgetting to come and see for myself --- you, your Word, and your insights.
"Then go quickly and tell His disciples," - Jesus, I don't want to be a secret keeper with my faith. I want to be a bold and gracious truth proclaimer for: you; with you; because of you; me, the unwanted girl whom you loved, redeemed and wanted...

... In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Reflect and Respond:

"Find Matthew 28 in your Bible and read through that chapter in its entirety. What verse sticks out to you? Take that verse and write it down or speak it out loud in prayer.Let God's Truth sink deep down into your heart and soul. I John 3:16 says, "Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.'" (L. TerKeurst (2014, April 21) Encouragement for today: Prayers to pray the week after Easter [Blog post]. Retrieved fromhttp://www.biblegateway.com).

"Easter should be personal, prayerful, and its purpose and principles should linger within you past the holiday," and surpassing all the pagan rituals associated with it (TerKeurst, 2014); if you have children and/or adults within your circle who are unaware of the true meaning behind Easter, then school them --- the truth behind holidays that are glorified and exploited by the industry market and converted into pagan traditions, such as: Halloween, Christmas, and of course Easter, should be properly explained to those whose ignorance is enabled and strengthened through every passing of said holidays. Be the bridge that connects the gap between fallacies and actuality of pagan customs that revolve around significant holidays, such as the previously mentioned; do NOT allow your children to go another year unequipped with accurate knowledge regarding the transition of sacred holidays into idolatrous practices.

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. Lord we thank you for touching every reader and recipient of this message; thanks for blessing us, comforting us, and delivering us from all burdens. We thank you for letting your truth sink deep down into our hearts and souls today; thanks for helping us to stay focused on you. Provide 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. 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)

Ministry Blog: http://sodbytye.blogspot.com/

Non-profit Website: http://fmbs-inc-bytye.org/

Change begins within; work on becoming a better You