Coffee has been a popular beverage for YEARS! Not only as a pick me up but, because for many it is just plain tasty!  Especially with what all they can do with it now. One of the discussions is: Bad for you or good for you?? that is the question. Now the ” they say” experts can’t even agree on this one. LOL  Many individuals express concern about the possible negative side effects of drinking coffee. While current research suggests that there are indeed some negative health effects associated with the popular beverage, coffee drinkers may be surprised to learn that there are actually more health benefits associated with coffee than there are risks… see what I mean.  This site has lots of interesting info including it can decrease risk of Alzhiemers. https://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/the-pros-and-cons-of-coffee/

Like the Word says in 1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be enslaved by anything.”  This is exactly how you need to look at Coffee. Yes indeed there Are benefits to our health found in coffee. However, all of us being uniquely designed individuals you need to be in tune with Your Body and keep in mind what resonates with Your body depends on your overall health, self control (not only related to volume you are drinking but, financial self control – coffee houses aren’t cheap) , & what you are loading in that cup of coffee.

Personally, my fav coffee, which I have enjoyed One cup a day for Years and have no plans of ever giving it up, is that down south Louisiana Chicory coffee. It is a coffee substitute cultivated from the Cichorium intybus plant, has historically been used as a medicine for wounds and several health conditions, including diabetes. While not all of its purported benefits are substantiated with scientific evidence, chicory coffee does offer many short-term and long-term potential health benefits. It may protect the body from damage and lower the risk of certain chronic diseases… It contains a Sufficient intake of soluble dietary fiber, an essential nutrient, is associated with reduction of cholesterol and blood pressure, the improvement of healthy gastrointestinal function, and several other digestive and health benefits. According to a February 2010 review by “Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,” chicory root contains a soluble fiber known as inulin. This fiber protects against the accumulation of free cholesterol and provides other metabolic benefits, such as the promotion of iron absorption. In addition to its use in coffee substitutes, inulin is extracted from chicory for use as a sugar substitute because of its low caloric value.  And this list goes on. https://www.livestrong.com/article/422673-what-are-the-benefits-of-chicory-coffee/

More good info on Chicory the root of Endive. https://www.orleanscoffee.com/how_to/what-is-chicory/    There is just nothing like a French pressed cup of Community Chicory Coffee or French Market Chicory Coffee.

Whatever you cup of tea or coffee may be just remember moderation is key: “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?”

And be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day in behind that lovely coffee!

Shalom !

Morning ya’ll !  All day yesterday I just kept hearing that still small voice within say, ” write about metabolism” What else popped in there was how we all have different metabolisms or do we?  Metabolism:  is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.

After more research I found in all life the striking feature of metabolism is the similarity of the basic metabolic pathways and components between even vastly different species. However, here’s where the differences come into play with mankind. There are different metabolic body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, or endomorph and each type has different defining characteristics. Once again I see we are Not all the same and because of that we should not all try to follow the same dietary habits or the newest fad diet that has hit social media. Not only are their the 3 body types it has been proven that you could even be a combination of body types. One place that is talked about is in Deepak Chopra’s book Perfect Health. Only he uses Ayurveda term Vat, Pitta, and Kapha. There is even has a short quiz to home in on your type. I found it very on the money as to what foods agree with what turned out to be my body type.(Vatta/Pitta) I have also learned over the years your metabolism changes with the seasons of your life. Nope we are not  puppets created One way and the garden never changes in this life. Much to the contrary. We are changing as each year as new seeds are planted within, new life is grafted in, and as we grow in wisdom and knowledge.  Like it says in Ecclesiastes 3:1 ” There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”  On that note: see The Way to Healthy Living for your Type.  Consider what the ” The Word” says about healthy eating. One book you can do that in is: ” What the Bible says About Health Living by Rex Russell, MD. ( Check it out ! I mean that literally at your local library. smile)  This website that has good info too: https://gethealthyu.com/the-3-metabolic-body-types-explained/

Why am I going on about this: 1st cause the Holy Spirit said to and 2nd I have always felt each person needs to Love themselves, seek, and research The Way God wants you to go in determining what should be put in ” Your ” body, mind, and spirit. We are all One as mankind but, totally different in our design. We resonate and process things differently in mind, body, and spirit. The landscape of our inner and outer bodies are not meant to be cookie cutter gardens copying what everybody else does. Think about it: Our bodies don’t all respond the same to the same food, smells, visual stimulations, sounds, etc. Yet, seems to me that is the goal of social media to beat us into doing as ” they ” say do. Way to many passing judgment on others, deciding what should and should not be done, said, listened to, what we should wear, look like, and so forth. Our Freedoms are disappearing. Our right to Be and become who we were designed to Be held in bondage. Now I am not saying we should have right to be cruel to others but, isn’t cruel to be dictating how people should talk, what size they should be, what they should wear, drive, how to decorate the Inside and Out of the homes they spend so much money on and so on. What happened to character, individual style, our differences being a Blessing?

My prayer today with this post is that you will seek and research what is Best for YOU and that you will share this post with your family and friends in hopes that they too will Be and become the unique beautiful individuals they were designed to Be. In this action we all benefit as our gifts & talents unfold and when we Love one another for the beautiful beings we are…as we are…not as who ” they ” say we should be. Don’t be a puppet!  Love yourself whatever body type you are and don’t do crazy things trying to look or be like someone else. BTW: If someone doesn’t love you for who you are as you are they don’t really love you anyway. You don’t need them nor their approval. Move on and trust God will bring those equally yoked into your life. Seek God and all He has for You, tune into His Love and allow that Love to grow within you and allow yourself to BE You both inside and Out !  In this choice Love, Peace, and Joy will shine on you and those you interact with.

As I sign off I leave you with these words:

I know many of my friends are saying, ” we tried to tell you.”  And that they did. But, my fear of owning as a single woman and be responsible for repairs held me back. Darn Fear…it is sure ‘nough not on your side. The money I have spent having to move due to rent increases throughout my life would have paid for the repairs ” IF/When” I would have had them. And if I had listened, I would have had a home in San Diego with a nice low fixed payment. Cause I moved there in 1974 when houses were affordable. But, I was afraid. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining. God stuck by me and provided all along the way. Sometimes that darn fear made me “feel ” like I wasn’t going to be able to survive but, every time He made a way. Not only for me but, for my daughters.

Since the girls grew up I have been saving to supplement the rent increases and so I would have enough to fill in the gaps when/if I do need to retire and live on my social security, or so I thought. Instead, greed keeps driving up the cost of housing and everything else to the degree I knew my savings wouldn’t be enough. At 60 yrs old I got down on my knees and stopped trying to drive and ask God to show me where to fine a home I could buy and still have a bit of saving please. You know the word says,”Ask and you shall receive”. So I made a list of the kind of community I wanted to live in (if cool with Him) I asked that it be a diverse community of all nationalities, at least 50,000 people (as I am a city woman who loves nature), under $80,000 and could it please be near water.  I know, I know…all that and under $80,000. I did say I didn’t care what state it was in, I wouldn’t be that spoiled. LOL  After my prayer, I still only half gave up the wheel going around looking mostly west of Texas. Then after a retreat to Joyce Meyer seminar I felt the Spirit say, ” end your trip in New York.” I had never been there. I listened and off I went. Low and behold, there is where He took me for my house! with everything on my List!  And no fears that God has guided me to a place where I can afford a home, have a nice low payment, all my needs met and the wants!

Yep, Fear puts you in bondage – Faith brings your thru and provides all your needs..Kick fear to the curb and start looking for your house. It doesn’t come out cheaper or safer to rent.. Trust me! Especially, in todays world. If you aren’t able at the moment.. pray, save, and know God will provide! Don’t wait till your 60’s. LOL

Have a blessed day!  Shalom.

Hi ya’ll.  Do you ever feel like you are fenced in and being stifled? Your creative side not taken seriously if you share ideas or new things you are trying? All to often mankind gets so caught in fads, expecting everyone to do as they do, parents “telling” their kids what they “should” do and who they “should” be. It’s sad. And we all get caught up in that at different seasons in our lives. We were designed in the image of God to be creators. While we are all One in the spirit of Love and God within us, we are also unique individuals with purpose and seeds within that are meant to bring forth different ideas, to create and share that we all can benefits from those seeds. Praise God for those who hear the calling within and bust out the fence or we wouldn’t have cures for illness, new styles of music, homes, cars, clothes, and the list goes on.. Only there should not be  exceptions in mankind that create. We all each and everyone of us have something of value to reveal and share. And each of us should value and respect one another and the gifts and talents each one of us has to offer. We “should be” encouraging our children and one another at any age to try new things. This is how new hybrid creations come to pass on Earth. Unfortunately, too many are fenced in and controlled by others. Did you know that Fear drives the controlling people in this world. And fear is Not of God. The word says, “worry about nothing, pray about everything having faith”. When you pray instead of worrying God will guide you to your purpose and newness of Life filled with Love and all it has to offer.  As 2 Timothy 1:7 says: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline”

I know, that verse sounds like fear is timid and in some cases it is…but, that same fear in many creates the need to control and dominate. It has been proven, there is a correlation between fear and the amount of power people seek. A certain amount of controlling behavior is a healthy natural survival instinct, but after a point it becomes harmful.  One of the reasons God says, all things in moderation. When that happens normal survival is no longer the motivator. Underlying the quest for power is fear, and the desire for power is to eliminate fear. The more fearful a person is the more control over their environment they believe they need to feel safe.  This is a lie that the father of all lies wants you to fall into.  This is how your power is misused and abused and you look up and are fenced in. Not to mention, then you to try to fence in those you love. So, keep this in mind, “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be enslaved by anything. And trust me, Worry and Fear only creates negativity in your life and the life of those you Love.

Relax, Trust in God and have faith allowing Love to flow. Then watch the LIFE that blooms from within. It is amazing to see who people can Be when they feel free to express there gifts and talents. Many of the “in crowd” deem our best creators as geeks and then that very same ” in crowd” are the first ones to run out and buy their designs.. think about that one for a bit.  Ever notice how those very ones you least expected to “be somebody” turn into amazing people in spite of how rude people treated them. Watch yourself, are you one that encourages others to be themselves? Or a controller that believes somehow you are better than others and trying to fence them in?  Romans 3:  9 What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin. 10As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one;

If you are one that has been holding back with your creativity, shoving yourself down to “fit in” or have been fenced in by those close to you.. Break Free and Be Who you are! Get out there and try out those new ideas, new adventures, you are never to old to Let your Light Shine. I know I for one am coming out of my shell … I know, I know those who know me are saying, ” what? you been out. ”  Well surprise, No No I haven’t actually, there is so much more within me and it is on the Rise… Watch me!

Hugs!  Shalom.

Morning! As I dig deeper in The Word(s), it is revealed more an more how simply put The Word actually is. Only man makes it complicated by over analyzing and suffering over things of the world & not knowing all God has for them. By listening to teaching of suffering and hell in a hand basket. This is Not the Life Yeshua Died for us to have. Yeshua came to share and show us the Original design and plan: how to walk in Love, Peace, live Life in Joy and Let our Light shine. As said in 2 Peter 1: 10-11 Therefore, brothers/sisters, try even harder to make your call to being and chosen a certainty. For if you keep doing this, you will never stumble. You will be generously supplied with everything you need to enter the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Deliverer, Yeshua the Messiah.  Simply put, seek God, get to Know Thyself and Your calling with certainty and Live in who you are Called to BE . In doing so, all things are possible and You will be well able to take the Authority God gave you back and fulfill the walk of Love God has promised for you.  Take some time to day to read for yourself the Book of 1 John which begins with these words, ” The Word, which gives LIFE!

This said, I pray Today these words strike a spark to seek Him and all His Word has to give. I pray you Choose to embrace the LIFE God has for You, to answer His knock and receive all that He has for you…that you will allow the seeds of love to grow and flourish on Earth as it is in Heaven. (we are of the Earth created by God in Heaven to live as ONE)

Today, Love thyself get out enjoy the Beauty of God, listen and sing his praises, Open thy heart and grow in Love sharing and receiving for as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he…. Choose Love & watch how Love works and Lifts.

Sing to the Lord, a Brand new song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRyd25-V5xQ

May you enjoy this song, by Michael Ben David Shiru L’Adonai Canal just in case the website doesn’t open. Smile.. Life is all about Choices & perception and those choices and perceptions are yours!

Shalom!

If anyone would like the little book ” As A Man Thinketh” emailed to you leave a comment with your email and I will send it out. It is a book of wisdom so I typed it up. Hugs.

Typically, during a Fast there are Break Thru’s within and possibly without in your Life. I had a Few this past week which led to a biggie. First I was shown several times God’s Love and Caring thru Blessings from friends. Then those led to reminders of my purpose in this garden on Earth. I realized the things of discontent in my inner garden are totally my doing : I let the weeds take over. I strayed away from my passions caught up in the illusions in the world which resulted in the seeds within my heart getting buried deeper and deeper within. Then Thursday night, I heard the still small voice of the Holy Spirit say, ” you have some commitment issues”.  Well what do you say to that?  I chuckled and replied, ” Yes, I guess I do” and then went about my way! Thinking ” I will look at that later” Like so many of us do. You see in that moment I told myself I don’t have time. The Yesterday 1/12/18), God in spite of myself, KEPT His commitments to Me, Blessing me & showing me Love and some relief thru several of my friends. The topper of the day was a call from a dear friend and the conversation we had which I would like to share with you today.

Between that and our conversation about commitment, my ministry, and how God showed me He is using me and Keeping His commitment in spite of my half steppin’ self – all I can say is: “Let the Light shine in”   And on that note, I went off to read my Bible, got down on my knees, apologized, & prayed for God to show me clearer than clear how to get those weeds out for good & return to cultivating my inner in The Way I Know that He has for Me. Including an outer garden like we had before…you see that outer garden sure will teach you A lot about how to care for the inner garden and it’s harvest is all good for the body!. Then Lordy, Lordy once I pondered it more, I had to say, ” I Do have commitment issues! I committed to Him and what He showed me in my Visions years ago and I keep deviating away or putting off the things I need to do to cultivate those visions. (like writing my 2nd book, settling down so I can plant that outdoor garden, and getting back into my heart’s desire – my walk with Jeshua Full On! )

Yep, I’ve been half steppin’!  Even telling myself, I am committed I just need to find the time to do the things He asks.. even saying to you and others ” I have got to stop procrastinating ” ( a deceiving way of wording my lack of commitment)….and NO No – like Wayne Dyer says: Excuses Be Gone!  I KNOW The Way and have been given the tools to cultivate and water my garden Daily. I have walked in my commitment fully before and had the seeds He planted within me to come forth in many seasons of my life.  It is totally my getting caught up in the illusions of worldly things and my lack of attention to my inner garden that the harvest of those seeds shrivel up and all but go dormat. I can say I’ve been ‘half steppin” in my commitments cause that is exactly what I have done. I walk in my purpose for a bit, then make a left and wander off, then the Lover that He is, Jesus keeps Knocking at the door of my heart and I get out the tools and begin digging those weeds out again only to repeat and get caught in “procrastination” (lack of commitment) and here go the weeds again.   Does this sound familiar to any of you. In your walk with God, with your Spouse, family, or with friends/community ? This year 2018, Excuses Be Gone! ( speaking of that: I am going to dust off those CD’s today and listen to them again)  I really didn’t have to ask, does it sound familiar. I have replayed some of the conversations I have been having with friends. Many of us could stand to pull some weeds & work on our gardens. SMILE

Hi ya’ll.  Ya know during a fast you learn a lot about yourself and it is my experience others surprise you too. Out of that often come Blessings! At least that is my experience. I had multiple blessings this week and definitely want to say, ” THANK YOU Jesus!”

One Blessing was this fabulous recipe: a Detox Beet-Orange Bliss. Just full of Vitamins and antioxidant packed super foods. Did you know Beets support your liver functions. For a squeaky clean drink check it out!

In your high powered blender (a bullet blender works fine) Combine 1/2 c. chilled unsweetened brewed green tea, 1/3 c. chilled carrot juice, 3/4 c chopped cooked beets, 1/2 c. frozen or fresh chopped kale ( I did fresh ) and 2 oranges cut into segments. (membranes removed) and Puree until smooth.  2 good size servings. Up the nutrition with protein rich hemp seeds or you can change the flavor by using spinach or swiss chard instead of Kale.  You could try pink grapefruit if you don’t like oranges so much.

And if you are on the Daniel’s Fast cause the totally liquid fast is just too much try this recipe:  ( I for one, am discovering I have to pray even more to do only liquids LOL )

Ethiopian Cabbage Dish: 1/2 c Olive Oil, 4 carrots thinly sliced, 1 onion thinly slice, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 head cabbage, &  5 potatoes peeled and cut into 1 in. cubes

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the carrots and onion in the hot oil about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric, and cabbage and cook another 15 to 20 minutes. Add the potatoes; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until potatoes are soft, 20 to 30 minutes.   Yummy sounding.. My day is coming I can check this out! Can’t wait.. I will wait but, ya know what I mean. LOL  Here is the website for some other tasty dishes on the Daniel’s Fast. http://dish.allrecipes.com/recipes-kick-start-daniel-fast/

Well, that’s all for today except to say: Praise God! Hallelujah! and Thank You Lord for all the Love you have shown this week, the testimonies I have heard, and the Blessings received. I am so Blessed to have so many good people in my life and that is ever growing each and every day. I just can’t say Thanks and give enough praise about how much I love you Lord.

Shalom!

Morning. Thought I would share a couple of recipes today for the kick off of our 40 day fast. Remember: This is not a dieting fast. While you will likely loose some weight, this is a Fast of Obedience to the most important Commitments of Life: “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. This fast is to fulfill these commitments in your Life. And in order to love thy neighbor you must 1st Love Thyself. This is the kick off to Living Life as we were created to Live and reaping the harvest of Love these commitments will bear in your life and the life of others.

So we go forth detoxing the negative/harmful things of life in this fast and here is a good one for the body: Detox Beet-Orange Bliss: Combine 1/2 c. chilled unsweetened brewed green tea, 1/3 c. chilled carrot juice, 3/4 c chopped cooked beets, 1/2 cup frozen or fresh Kale (the soft kind blends best) don’t like kale replace it with spinach, 2 oranges cut into segments (remove skin) Place all in high powered blender (like a Bullet or Nutra) and puree until smooth. Makes 2 glasses.  Amp it up with a tbsp. of Hemp seeds or ground flaxseeds for omega 3/s. Benefits: this is filled with vitamins/antioxidants/dairy free/ and the beets support your liver while cleaning your system.

Slash Sugar with a Cherry-Berry Chiller: 1/2 c. chilled unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1/2 c 2% chilled greek yogurt, 1 c. frozen strawberries, 1/2 c. frozen sweet cherries, and 1/4 to 1/2 c. Ice in a high powered blender and puree until smooth. yields 2 glasses. Boost it up with oats for fiber or chia seeds. I add a scoop of Doterra Trim & Shake vanilla shake mix for a great fulfilling meal. Benefits: thanks to low glycemic berries and calcium in yogurt this healthy low calorie meal.

Need something Warm try Spiced Parsnip & Carrot Soup. https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1916635/spicy-parsnip-and-carrot-soup

Remember to puree down to a liquid form. What for: Pureed is digested rapidly, as blending food decreases the amount of work that the body actually has to do to digest it. And of course the right food combos detox and cleanse your system.

Have a Blessed day and Keep your eyes posted for more great Tips to use during the fast.

Shalom.

Greetings my friends! Tomorrow, January 7th, 2018 is my Kick off of a 40 Fast to cleanse Mind, Body, & Soul that we may be bring forth the seeds of the Spirit of God within us. I look forward to the experience with those who “choose” to join me. In His Word 40 has significant meaning and clearing reveals how it takes time to cultivate, grow, and restore the garden to it’s natural state. It doesn’t happen in a moment. The weeds didn’t grow such deep roots in a moment and they won’t let go in just a moment. Somewhat like Jesus was led to fast in Matthew 4: 1-11 this Fast “for me anyway” is because the Spirit of God is leading me to do so. In Jesus 40 days of fasting He grew in the Word to the point when the Devil came to tempt Him he was Strong and responded with the Word in Obedience and did not succumb to all that Lucifer was bringing before him. I am also being led to share and invite any who “choose” to join me in this journey. Now this fast is not like Jesus fast in that we are not abstaining from food entirely. As God and I know, most of us work and have to continue in our daily lives. I can tell you this fast, should you be obedient in it, Will cleanse you inside & outside both mentally, physically, and spiritually. On that note, let’s get into the tools to begin our fast tomorrow.

Tool # 1:  let’s begin with a starter kit of what you can have in the area of food:  Healthy drinkable liquids. So pull out the blender & go stock up to create great smoothies, juices, broth/creamy soups, & teas. If it seems to much hassle to blend your own veggie drinks you can buy Naked Juice Green Machine and other blended juices at your grocery. Here are a few websites to aid you thru this 40 days: Of course: https://www.pinterest.com/?autologin=true & check out this site, No cheating though with any solid foods on this site (and there is one temptation. LOL)  https://www.yummly.com/recipes/healthy-fruit-vegetable-drinks Here is good greens site with video: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/230642/healthy-green-juice/  BTW: if you don’t have a juicer you can chop them up small & blend them on High speed and make great smoothies and you are allowed to add 2 tablespoons of yogurt.  Did you know? Both green and black teas contain relatively high amounts of vitamins C, D, and K and riboflavin, as well as good amounts of the minerals calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, sodium, nickel, and fluoride. However, it is the polyphenols of green tea that are responsible for its health benefits. A 6 oz. cup of tea contains only 1 calorie as carbohydrate, with no protein or fat. There are teas that help curb hunger pangs too: Numi Organic Toasted Rice. And ladies give your hormones a drink of Red Clover tea:  Red clover contains isoflavones which are believed to act like estrogen, and has been used by herbalists to help ease menopausal symptoms. A study published in the July, 2002 issue of “Maturitas” confirmed the use of red clover as effective in reducing the hot flash symptoms associated with menopause. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, studies show that using red clover extract can reduce bone loss in pre and perimenopausal women, and increase bone mineral density.  Oh and are you a coffee drinker like me? Surprise I am Not going to tell you give it up. (unless you want to) However, all things in moderation, keep it to One Cup a day. Some of coffees benefits are: of course energy, high in antioxidant also, a key to longevity, raises metabolic rate and helps burn fat, reduces risk of diabetes, and is said to aid with Alzheimer’s just to name a few. If you like Chicory join me in drinking Louisiana Chicory coffee. Chicory BTW is the root of the Endive plant. https://www.livestrong.com/article/422673-what-are-the-benefits-of-chicory-coffee/   There are many ways coffee and tea have been proven to be a benefit ” in moderation”, which is another of your tools in this fast ” Moderation”  Which brings me to tool # 2 :

Daily Prayer and Meditation 3 times a day utilizing The Word(s) of God. In the morning when you rise, midday, and prior to bed. Personally, I plan to start with the book of Proverbs (the books of wisdom & trainings) reading one chapter at a time 3 times a day and focus on any readings that cultivate the attributes of Love and Obedience. These are the tools God revealed to me that my garden needs, so I am on it. I believe God guides us in our walk and the tools of His Word He knows are best for you. Which means I am not here to tell you what Faith God has guided you to use in your Personal relationship with Him. Nor to tell you how to Pray and Meditate. That my friends I will leave to God. Just listen to that still small voice within and you will know. I can tell you this: ALL Religion has good and bad within them just like Man who created them. Yes Man, not God…God did not create division and different Religions…which is another post. LOL  I will say again, It is Not my place to judge or tell you what tools to use in your Prayer and Meditations.  As we go along, I can tell you I will give suggestions & will be referencing tools of many faiths for this Fast. I am a strong believer in walking as One with All God’s Creation. The main reason, ” for me “ in doing this fast is to cultivate, develop, and bear the fruits (attributes) of the seeds of Love God planted within me.  I can’t say I have been fully walking in His Love with Him, with myself, nor with my neighbors (mankind). Not to mention, the Holy Spirit pressing me to open my eyes and see: Matthew 12:25 “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand ” All you have to do is look around to know this is Truth. In that pressing I hear God reminding me of my purpose and who I AM in Him. Which has brought me to this golden season of “my life” where I have a good walk with Jesus going on. Not the religion of Christianity but, a walk with Jesus. We’ve been pulling weeds out of my garden the last 5 years and Now I Know it is time for me to cultivate, water, cleanse, and bring forth All that is meant for me. That starts with this Fast and my being Obedient to live as my license plate says it’s: ME n JC.  I came to my relationship with Jesus via a journey thru other faiths so I am very grateful for each and every one. Yes, I believe strongly in Co Existing and the Power of LOVE.  Enough, To hear more on my life story you can purchase my book Somewhere in Between on the home page.

Last but by no means least Tool # 3: 10 mins. of physical exercise 3 x a day.  Or 30 mins all at once. Your choice Here is a great site with some simple things you can do from home: http://www.fitstep.com/2/3-beginner-fitness/where-to-start/easy-exercises-you-can-do-at-home.htm

Ok, So 1st thing tomorrow, January 7th, 2018 when you rise: Take at least 20 mins for Prayer and Meditation before you jump into the whirlwind of the day. I promise you it will loosen up the tightness within your inner garden so Life and Love can begin to come forth within you. Here are some guided meditations to help get you started: http://www.ilivethelifeilove.com/10-best-guided-meditations/

My goal in this fast is to follow in the steps of my BFF, Jesus growing and developing my garden to the point when the temptations come I too can say what Jesus says in these verses: Matthew 4: 1-4 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted^[a] by the devil. ² After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. ³ The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ⁴ Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on “every” word that comes from the mouth of God.’^[b]”  It is in these words we find Love & Life everlasting.

BTW: Temptations and Trials Will come our way in this Fast/ in Life but, don’t look at them as a bad thing but, instead seek God and the tools to weed them out and to carry you THRU. You will see those very temptations and trials will make your roots stronger and His seeds within you will able to come forth and Bear Good fruit. The outcome of your garden in this fast is truly “all about your choices”

Shalom !

Here we go into another New Year!

As they say, ” Time flew” in 2017 with so many happenings good and bad thru the year. What did you cultivate in 2017 to bear fruit in 2018? My focus was finding a home to buy that fits Me. Ya know truth be told we all have our druthers when it comes to what community we what to live in. And if we believe in His Word and work it we can bring our heart’s desire to pass. That is not to say we just sit back pray and wait for it to be handed to us. That Does happen sometimes however, most of the time we have to Believe to the point of execution which means we have to ” DO ” our part in the creation of our gardens both inside and out. Yep, the seeds we plant inside and out manifest what comes next in our journey. The seeds are our thoughts which create our emotions which create our “choices” and those choices manifest what fruit bears in the garden of our Life.

That said it is IMPORTANT what words we think, plant, and develop throughout the year. Last years seeds of His Word was ” Love”  and it’s attributes:  ^{1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 :} Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.⁸ Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.   Throughout the year God kept revealing and pressing upon me how Love is the Way to Live in His Kingdom, the Way to Peace, Joy, all the things I yearn for.

This Year the Holy Spirit is saying, ” 2018 is the time to cultivate that Love with the water of Obedience. In this, Love will take deep roots and bear the fruits your heart longs for.”

That Obedience is calling me to walk with God closer, fertilize the Love within 1st developing Love of myself so I can Be all I can Be bearing the fruit of Love to share with my neighbors. (which is all of mankind) so January 2018 I will be kicking off with a 30 Cleansing Fast. (which I will share starting Jan.7th in case you care to join me.) God has shown me for many years now the direction I should go and sometimes I have listened and sometimes I have wandered off letting the weeds grow in my inner garden. When 2017 hit I knew it was time we pulled those weeds and there were definitely some times of OUCH ! But, oh how it was worth it as now here we go together in total obedience to bring to pass all things meant for me. It is now My time!

I pray you all take a bit of time to seek the Spirit of God within you and ask ” what is the Word you have for me in 2018? What word will bring good fruit in my life and the life of others? Then once you are answered I pray you water that seed with Love & abundant blessings are your end result.  Now should you “choose” to stay closed and covered in weeds, I will be praying that the consequences of that choice will wake you before 2018 ends & you will rise and seek the Light and goodness you are meant to have.

Shalom!