“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:1-2
Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food or by environmental exposures like radiation,and tobacco smoke. Free radical damage may lead to cancer, heart disease and other diseases. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage free radicals might otherwise cause. Examples of antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins C, E, and A, lutein, selenium, and other substances. Antioxidants are found in many foods. These include fruits and vegetables, nuts, grains, and some meats, poultry and fish. Selenium: A mineral that is needed by the body to stay healthy. It is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. Selenium is a type of antioxidant. Lycopene : A red pigment found in tomatoes and some fruits. It is an antioxidant and may help prevent some types of cancer. Beta carotene: A substance found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables and in dark green, leafy vegetables. The body can make vitamin A from beta carotene. Beta carotene is being studied in the prevention of some types of cancer. It is a type of antioxidant. References: National Cancer Institute, MedlinePlus, Medical Dictionary...
”Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” Colossians 3: 12-17 (NKJV)...
Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a “functional food” because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness. The coconut palm is so highly valued by them as both a source of food and medicine that it is called “The Tree of Life.” Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut’s amazing healing powers.The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished many. Read more medical benefits at coconut research center. Coconut water contains sugar, fiber, proteins, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and provides an isotonic electrolyte balance. Numerous medicinal properties of tender coconut water reported are:– Good for feeding infants suffering from intestinal disturbances. Oral rehydration medium Contains organic compounds possessing growth promoting properties Keeps the body cool Application on the body prevents prickly heat and summer boils and subsides the rashes caused by small pox, chicken pox, measles, etc. Kills intestinal worms Presence of saline and albumen makes it a good drink in cholera cases Checks urinary infections. Excellent tonic for the old and sick Cures malnourishment. Diuretic Effective in the treatment of kidney and urethral stones Can be injected intravenously in emergency case. Found as blood plasma substitute because it is sterile, does not produce heat, does not destroy red blood cells and is readily accepted by the body. Aids the quick absorption of the drugs and makes their peak concentration in the blood easier by its electrolytic effect. Urinary antiseptic and eliminates poisons in case of mineral poisoning. more information from Coconut Development Board (CDB “It’s a natural isotonic beverage with the same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood. It’s the fluid of life, so to speak,” says Mr. Morton Satin, Chief of FAO’s...
No matter what we are going through, we should remember that God our father is in control. Remember we are not fighting against flesh and blood, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12. Satan’s goal is to destroy God’s children, thus we are in a spiritual warfare. God has a plan for us, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11. So hold on to Jesus as He is holding on to you and walk with Him… Lord help us to be “not lagging in diligence, but to be ”fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.” Dear Lord please remove self out the way and fill us with Your Holy Spirit, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Let Your love flows in us and through us and ‘Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Amen. Romans 12;11-13 NKJV Romans 12 entire chapter The fruits of the spirit: Galatians 5:22-23 Philippians 2;5...
The Lord is not finish with me yet. I am so undone but the Lord has me’ the clay in His hands and He is moulding and making me into exactly how He wants me to be. Lord I thank you for your grace and mercy that you grant me. I thank you for the blood of Jesus that washed me and is cleansing me of my sins. Thank you for clothing me in Your righteousness and adopting me into Your family. Help me to follow and live out your words in my live every min. and second of the day. As it is written: “ There is none righteous, no, not one”. Romans 3:10,23,24 ”For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” If not for the grace of God there goes I....
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Philippians 1:6 “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: Romans 5:3-4 KJV And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 NKJV “And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.” Luke 15:9 ‘The LORD has heard my supplication; The LORD will receive my prayer. Psalm 6:9 NKJV “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10 NKJV “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV “He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 NKJV “ For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 1Thessalonians 4:16 NKJV “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” Psalm 46:1. “I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.” Psalm 17:6 NKJV “But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! Matthew 6:23 “For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 1Thessalonians 5:9 NKJV “Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. Romans 5:18 NKJV “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 NKJV “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:8-10 ‘‘Confess your faults one to another, and pray...