After a little while..
In May I took some time to reflect, refocus and make some adjustments to my diet, sleep and work schedule. More than that to realign myself with the things that God is talking to me about these days. I always seem to find myself in conversations with people about relational issues and the things that are happening around us. Yes, diet is key to keeping a clear mind and energy for the things we are here to do. Sleep is vital for recovery and focus, and training is important to keep us strong and help us alleviate stress. With these things in proper working order we are better equipped to handle the matters of the heart. The world at large is lost and on an endless path of self destruction. People use all kinds of things to medicate their heart issues; Fast food, porn, drugs, social media, work, political obsession, extreme sports, stocks and crypto but they never seem to find satisfaction. It’s painful to watch at times especially when you see it in others and realize it’s a mirror to your own soul. We all struggle in one area or another trying to satisfy what only God can satisfy.
The main thing this month is that our relationship with God is the most important thing and if there is something off there, everything else in our life will be off in some way. We may pretend for a while we are fine as people can seemingly be doing just fine from the outside but eventually the cracks will add up and something will have to give way. God is always talking but are we listening? He is leading us in what we should eat, how we should think, how we should treat others, what boundaries we should establish but are we willing to heed the instructions? Or are we always going to default to what is fast and easy and self serving? All these things lead us to a wide but nasty path in the end if they are just filling the gap. There are two ways in this world; God’s way and our way. One leads to peace, love and fulfillment and the other to chaos and confusion.
Honest people will agree that life is ever changing and full of surprises and no one is as in control as they may want to pretend. Life, as predictable as it may seem at times is still always throwing curve balls and we need to come into a better awareness of what’s really going on and how to defend ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and above all spiritually. Although there is always something new to research as age creeps in and rattles our homeostasis, it’s still not the main thing. Science is always spouting out this new product or that giving us quick options to mend our pain that again only God can truly help with. I’m not saying those things are wrong, just that sometimes an illness or discomfort is God giving us a nudge to talk to Him if we haven’t been taking the time to listen. I’m saying talk to him first and then reach for the way you should go and sooth the pain or discomfort. Science after all is the discovery of God’s creative ways of healing. He heals in as many ways as there are people and often in unique ways as He did in the Bible. One guy got his sight back with just some spit and mud (Mark 8:22-26). Don’t underestimate God’s cool and uniqueness for your personal healing. The things that a person needs to implement are seemingly never ending but I can tell you that it’s pretty simple… Trust God and spend time with Him daily.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
I realize we’re all on different levels and paths and we all need reminders how to take care of ourselves but since the start of my health and wellness journey, I always believed that sharing knowledge and understanding was one of the main things I was here to do but more important than that, I was to model it and do what God was telling me to do even if it was unexpected or unpopular. I’ve made plenty of mistakes and God has been faithful to use those too to help others avoid some of life’s pitfalls. I can’t always post or be on all the time because that’s not what I have been called to do lately. God has me focused on my little community and the people here. He sends me people that need to hear about Him and need something physically or in a way of a word. It’s a simple kind of life but by far the most fulfilling I have experienced. I am beyond blessed in this current life of farming and community church living. I am in wonder of what’s going to happen next as I can feel that we, as believers are headed into a very exciting time. I have been seeing the rise of baptisms all over the place and my church of 20 people has rapidly started to grow. It’s an amazing time and although the world may seem like it’s falling apart, it’s actually God leading people back to the truth and back to Him. It’s awesome! The truth is the truth no matter what people say, God always has the last word.
All His promises are true, even if you haven't seen them yet!
The rainbow that I have put in the sky will be my sign to you and to every living creature on earth. It will remind you that I will keep this promise forever. 14 When I send clouds over the earth, and a rainbow appears in the sky, 15 I will remember my promise to you and to all other living creatures. Never again will I let floodwaters destroy all life. 16 When I see the rainbow in the sky, I will always remember the promise that I have made to every living creature. 17 The rainbow will be the sign of that solemn promise.
A season of rainbows that helps us remember God’s faithful promises endure forever. When we don’t see our promises come to pass right away, we can remember Noah and him building the Ark for 100 years before the rain came and although the promise was marked with great destruction, it was a promise for a better life and a new beginning. Every time I see the double rainbow I think of the times in my life where there was great turmoil, only to be blessed double for what I lost. His storms are always followed by extra special blessings.
Health Tips for June
Go on adventures whenever possible. Schedule them in and make the time. Spend time in the forest or natural whenever you can. Go to natural hot springs and spend time listening to water rushing by. Listen for the still small voice and pray. Ask for wisdom, ask for forgiveness and deal with any unforgiveness in your own heart. Remember we all make mistakes and ultimately everyone is doing the best they can even if it’s not the best. Remember, bitterness and unforgiveness causes illnesses. Let things go, though not always easy, ask God for help in the areas you are struggling.
Spend time with your community, find a way to serve and be in the lives of people of different age categories. Spending time with the elderly will help remind you that all things vain end and there is no need to worry about your body from an exterior place. It’s easy to get caught up in this ( take care of yourself the best you can but don’t make it the main thing) External things are fleeting and for many people it only cause worry and stress. Relax, no one really cares and if they do they don’t really matter. Take pictures and make memories for the fun of it. One day you’ll look back and things will be so different than they are right now and you will be able to remember how blessed you were at different times in your life. Thank God for everything, even the bad things as they are all part of His growth plan.
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