” Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” And keep in mind,  2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ ( In Love ) , he is a new creature:          old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”  Love and care for the gift He has created…YOU !

So how do we become new? Here are a few tips to get you started.

1.) Begin your day in Gratefulness. Take the 1st 10 mins and Pray or read some form of HIs Word..which means words of       Love and encouragement..uplifting edifying Words…not negative thoughts. Check out the little book ” Jesus Calling”

2.) Tell yourself ” Today is a new day, I WILL rejoice and be Glad in it”  – maybe read a segment of “As a Man Thinketh”

3.) Have “something” for breakfast. and that doesn’t mean just a cup of coffee..whether you are a breakfast eater of not – Your BODY & MIND need the nourishment to start your day and carry you till lunch. Try a shake or toast w/jam & peanut butter.

4.) Take at least a 30 min. Lunch! Step away from your work! Meditate and Pray while you eat,Take a walk, read a good book.

5.) When you clock out from work…leave it ! It will still be there tomorrow to consume your mind.

6.) Listen to some good music while you create a healthy dinner. (Before 8 pm)

7.) Cleanse your body, brush your teeth, then nourish your body with some relaxing lotion or oil before you go to bed

8.) Gear down with relaxing music or a funny sit com so you go to sleep with “good things” on your mind.

9.) Trouble getting to sleep try some relaxing tea or Emergen Zzzzzz in your water.

10.) Don’t forget to have a chat with Jesus before you retire..unloading your burdens will aid in a good rest.

If you can chat online daily, text, watch TV, & talk on the phone “Daily” ..You CAN Love and Care for yourself Daily..just put the Phone down & stop talking! You will be amazed at the extra time you have for yourself..

Said in Much love to myself, my friends, and my neighbors. Hugs.

Today I come to discuss Stress. Allowing the cares of Life to deplete us of LIFE – to suck us dry. Our spirit and bodies respond to an overload of things of the world. Of not enough time with God in His Love, of not enough Love of self, and a lack of Love shared with thy neighbor. Getting caught up in the world alone lends to: Headaches, tension from the neck down, sinus troubles (which run all thru your body), tummy upsets, depression, anxiety, and the list goes on…ultimately leading to life threating diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, studies are revealing stress is a major player even with cancer. We were not designed/created to function Alone. Our bodies require Love and care as it is with all things on Earth; plants, pets, cars, homes, the earth, lakes, oceans, and so on and so on…Think about it a house sits empty for years..it rots & ultimately falls apart, the garden left unattended will be consumed by weeds, choked out & die Unless, caught in time to be restored.

It is the same with our minds and bodies; without Renewal and Rest we will be consumed by the stressors (weeds of life) choked out and yes we too can die before our time. So I say take heed of the words in Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ”  What is the perfect will of God?  Walking with Him in the way of Love..not only toward Him and others but, of yourself. Because How can you love and serve others if you yourself are falling apart?

All this said, that brings me to the ” Dancin’ thru Life”. A dear friend was saying how stressed she was & how by mid week a pain was running from the base of her head, down her neck and arm..she thought she was having a heart attack..but, No…it is stress from life’s overload. She & I are criminals of biting off more than we can chew which leads to ignoring the screams of our own spirit and body. We aren’t big on yoga, going to the gym, and such but, instead prefer time away from it all to Rest and Restore. While talking we both commented on how we have strayed away from caring for our own selves. How we need to become more Active and not just sit at a computer all day. (Our day is consumed by working on a computer) We chatted about a couple of things and went on back to work. My friends face did not look like our discussion struck any cords. For me, it got the wheels turning. One thing I have learned in life is when I clock out of work…I am OFF. I literally tell myself, You are OFF.. It is now My Time. My time to do things for me, for those I love, and to care for the blessings of “things” given to me by God, such as my patio garden. My consciousness still caught in our conversation made me aware of things I do to Relax and Renew that I take for granted. Like turning on music while I putz around the house and cook my dinner. All the while, dancing, whirling, and twirling around, which most of the time, creates some really good laughs at myself too. That same day another friend posted a video of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers & I proceeded to try to dance along…talk about a WORK OUT! & a boat load of laughs as I stumble stepped along. Then I decided to find a dance video online..so if you really want to engage in some fun dance exercise check this out:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRqMnMdMv3s   Once dinner was completed I sat myself down to renew my mind in His Word & share my day with my BFF Yeshua. You see Jesus is not only my BFF, He is family, has a great listening ear and as I always say,” He is on time all the time” revealing the Light of Life in His Word. He reminds me of how to keep my armour on so the weeds of the world don’t choke me out. Last but, not least I have learned to do some body maintenance before I retire: wash the grime of the day off in a nice hot bath or shower then oil up with some relaxing Lavender. And If the day has been extra stressful I indulge in some Sleepy time tea or add a half packet of Emergen zzzzzz to a 6 oz glass of water 1/2 hr before I retire. Then top off the day with more music..only this time it is meditative music..sounds of nature or waves and off I go for my 6 – 7 hrs of sleep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5OcA_0VZq8

Oh and I almost forgot.. Don’t you forget to step away and Take at least a 30 min. Lunch..Here is a great site for guided meditations to listen to at lunch. http://www.fragrantheart.com/cms/free-audio-meditations. It sure does help to take some deep breaths and let my mind rest as listen to some uplifting words of encouragement. Yep, these are some of the ways to keep yourself in His Light of Life while constantly growing in His Love.

Take care and I pray you enjoy the Dance(s) of Life.

Today, I have two things I would like share..at first I thought them totally different topics & how would I share them both without writing two separate posts…I was torn by the 2. I was thinking ” what to do..what to do? ”  Then I hear this still small voice say, ” It is the Sabbath, come to me. ”  What do ya say to that but, ” Ok. ”  As I sat down & spent some time in the reading of His Word, it was revealed to me how the 2 were not so different and they Can become One. (as are all things)

On FB, I posted a picture of myself on my B’day. I commented how I needed to exercise my face. This thought continued on into…”more than my face ” . How I need to practice what I preach and tend to my whole body too! So there’s Topic #1.  The other was revealed in Romans 3. The Words written in this chapter are talkin’ bout the Law & Works. Whether the Law is of non effect or do you, in your walking by Faith, by nature operate in the “works” of the law?

Lo and behold, my double chin and walking in the Faith of the law called me to “work” it out to find out!  And my research began…this is how the 2 became One. I pulled up the verse in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ” Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body “    What does this speak to you?

To me it says, to walk with God ” in t-His house” I must have a some respect & be One with the rules of “His” house.  Let me wander a moment & testify: I can not lie, His Way is the Best Way — try it — you will see…it will feel like a roller coaster in the beginning…a Wild Ride. In one breath you experience the emotion, “Life is Fun” and my hair is blowin’ in the breeze…But then,  “sometimes”, Life will still take you for a walk down Misery Lane. Never fear, listen as you walk – these time He has something to show you…you will see how that mess becomes a message. Have Faith and Believe the words of Luke 12: 22 s “ I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, or what you will put on…..”                Notice what it does Not say, ” no worries just keep trippin’ along and as in days of Old, I will rain down every need down from the heavens”.. (As you know He can do that, but, that would not be to your edification)…it Says, “don’t be anxious about “things” in your life…? Think about when you are anxious and out of sorts…what do you do?  All too many of us              ” comfort eat ! ” (not sure who came up with that..ultimately most of us don’t end up feeling “comforted”  Can’t you see, without the law of moderation, where do you think you will end up? I can tell you – with me on Double Chin Lane. Smile

So, on that note: how can anyone say the “law” no longer applies. It takes Faith to work in the righteousness of the Law. Faith is required in both times of Old and Now in this Moment.. so, to have Faith is ” doing ” something. You are Not just be a “duh whatever” person. To develop & grow in His character Striving & Driven to Be All that is within us – To Be All that we can Be will take some “work” & obedience. Which implies there is some fashion of Law, wouldn’t you say?  Without the Law there is nothing to be Obedient to. And Without the Law Life itself runs amuck & things fall apart even buildings…slowly but surely “Becoming” a hot mess & it Does take Work to Revive a hot mess. Read the Bible, there is story after story of mankind living without the law and/or distorting the law to their own liking…which only results in “lawlessness” which equals ‘a hot mess”. As Romans 3:31 says, ” Do we then make Void the law through faith? Certainly Not, yea we establish the law ”  How do we do this? by Living “in this house” by the laws of our Faith. So you see, In this area of my body, I’ve gone astray.             I can not have this!! I am at the beginning of my journey into my “Golden Years”.

It is ” My Time” to Shine…my time to Live Life.. it’s my time for ” ME + JC “.     

OK I am almost finished as this post as it has given rest to my anxious mind. I thank You Lord for bringing 2 into One by the remembrance that ” I am not my own ” that the Spirit of You is in Me, we are One..so therefore, I am to glorify God in my body,” by taking care of what God gave me. To do this, I must be obedient in the “how to’s” found ” in the book”..that work when you work them.”

For me that means a workout ! Both without and within.

As we all know, it starts at the top…so, I’m off to exercise my Face to my favorite gospel song ” It’s My Time”  then back it up with Kelly Price song, “It’s My Time” so I can work it on down…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmBQOfKep3U          Wanna join me? Check out this website:  http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/blogs/544896/5-anti-ageing-facial-exercises-you-can-try-at-home.html & the night time recommended reading of Romans 3 & 4.       Shalom !

Today we celebrate our country, our independence & we should.  We are blessed with many Freedoms and Choices in our Daily walk of Life. Including the right to choose to follow Yeshua (Jesus) in The Way of God’s Plan in this Kingdom here on Earth. A way guiding us to have ” Life, Love, Joy ” on Earth as it is in Heaven.  The Way taught thru “Word(s)” & how they Create or Destroy. In this is revealed the Power within The Word(s). In words The Way to ” Oneness” with God and oneness with one another is revealed.. Unfortunately, many seem to have forgotten exactly what the foundation of America is. What we were founded on & that those foundations were strongly formed from the Foundations of God’s Word(s), which were revealed for ALL mankind that they might have Life, Joy, Mercy, and the Compassion found in Love. In truth, this country was founded on the new commandment given by Jesus in John 13:34 which is: ” that ye Love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also Love one another”

Proof  of this is found in President Lincoln’s Gettysburg address stating the goal of The Way Life in America …..          Abraham Lincoln’s carefully crafted address, secondary to other presentations that day, was one of the greatest and most influential statements of national purpose. In just over two minutes, Lincoln reiterated the principles of human equality espoused by the Declaration of Independence^[5] and proclaimed the Civil War as a struggle for the preservation of the Union sundered by the secession crisis,^[6] with “a new birth of freedom“^[7] that would bring true equality to ALL of its citizens.^[8] Lincoln also redefined the Civil War as a struggle not just for the Union, but also for the principle of human equality.^[5]Beginning with the now-iconic phrase “Four score and seven years ago”—referring to the Declaration of Independence, written at the start of the American Revolution in 1776—Lincoln examined the founding principles of the United States in the context of the Civil War, and memorialized the sacrifices of those who gave their lives at Gettysburg and extolled virtues for the listeners (and the nation) to ensure the survival of America’s representative democracy, that “government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

And further proof of the Way of Life for America is in the Declaration of Independence. Something I believe we could ALL stand to read over again now in 2015 – because from what I am seeing we are loosing site of What we are celebrating, of what this country is founded on and choosing instead to walk away from the Light of Life and Freedom these speak of and instead are going backward into the darkness of the dark ages to be led by greed, selfishness, & division – in other words  class separation, spiritual separation, and racism once again looming on the horizon. Time after time it has been proven…      “ a House divided can Not stand “  When will mankind learn?  It seems so clear when you read these 2 writings “if followed” we would be headed down the right track… Are we closing of our eyes and ears to be once again buried in the lies and bondage of slavery…and I am speaking of slavery on all levels for ALL people. Both literally and spiritually. So in this time of celebration of our God Blessed country, I believe it would serve us all well to read and embrace the Word(s) America was/is founded in. Below is a segment of the Declaration of Independence we are all celebrating…in it remember this is for ” all of God’s children” who choose to walk in the Love of human equality.  At the bottom of the page are sites with both the full Gettysburg Address and Declaration of Independence. Both well worth reading.

” We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security…..

I for believe in His Word and believe it would be Greatly to America’s advantage to Read and Proclaim these well written and said speeches of our leaders ” in the beginnings” of the creation of the USA. Only this time…I say we LIVE it – don’t just say it.  From all I read the goal of the “new America” was the Love of the new commandment given by Jesus and what abundant harvest that Love would bring { if LIVED }  to ALL those sharing that Love and what it produces….in other words as stated in Haggai 2:9 – ” The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.”

Yes, if we LIVE our daily lives in Life, Liberty, & the pursuit of Happiness (which is truly only found in Love) we would have Peace in America which we Love.

Have a Happy 4th of July and may it be filled with Love and the fruit thereof abound.

Full Declaration of Independence:  http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html

Gettysburg Address – it’s short so I decided I should end with this:

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain — that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Abraham Lincoln
November 19, 1863

Chatting with a friend today, we were saying how we would like to learn Tai Chi.  This got me thinking about the benefits of this age old practice. Behind this came the words of some “fundamental believers” who think arts such as this shouldn’t be practiced. This lead me to days post in the hopes it will bring the “truth to light”  And as always, my mission is to reveal how the Word & practices of old are still relevant today. What is Tai Chi ? Tai Chi : a type of martial art very well known for its defense techniques and health benefits. In today’s world this art has developed into an effective means of alleviating stress and anxiety – a form of ‘meditation in motion’ which promotes serenity and inner peace. Let’s break it down a bit further:       Chi is energy – the life giving, vital energy that unites body, mind and spirit. Chi has been likened to the yogic concept of prana and may also be thought of as Life Force. In the Word where does ” Life ” come from:  John 14 Yeshua says:                “I am the way and the truth and the Life”.  in this statement He is saying His Way of Life is The Way to Life. The fact that Yeshua interacted with All mankind as He traveled and He Did Meditate tells me He would have experienced various means of mind/body meditations in His lifetime. Tai Chi takes concentration to perform which is a form of Meditation as well as it’s added benefits of defense and toning & keeping the body fit. Still questioning Yeshua Meditating or participating in things to care for the body?  Check out Phil 4: 8 “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things ”  That said, Tai Chi is a pure & “true”  art form for the body and mind. The fruit of it proves this fact. As it says in Matthew: “So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.”  In this verse,  I pray my point has been made clear:  Don’t knock it till you try it..the practice of Tai Chi is a bearer of Good Fruit which uplifts and edifies the Mind & the Body. Try it and see for yourself. Over 50 ?  this is a Great art for you. I have a DVD and have used it enough to know, It works you that is for sure but, with grace and ease not the rough & tough no pain no gain method . So today, I give Thanks for my conversation with my friend & invite all reading this post to join me as I break out my DVD and begin the practice of Tai Chi. Here’s a site where you can purchase a DVD’ for beginners/seniors – it even has a clip to watch.  http://www.taichiforseniorsvideo.com/gclid=CjwKEAjwtr6sBRDv7uzB492H9XISJADj6aqbY6gsAmHB4cs1k0PT_JCUxjth82XZUrrKJXefRF-9nhoCyrnw_wcB

Or you can try out this good 3 minute starter with my fav Tai Chi Master David Carradine…        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txnGD4rI2J0    This one is Fabulous for those who work on computers all day              You can do this one on your 10 minute break !

Keep an eye out in the fall….I am thinking once I get a good habit going we could meet at the beach and have our very own Tai Chi gathering. Smile   As we go forward in the week remember:  Col.1:10 – ” walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.”   I have full confidence this practice is walking in a manner worthy of my Lord, Yeshua.  It is an art that bears good fruit for this body God created, relieves pain, opens and clears the mind, brings peace & Joy that I might “feel like” Praising Him each and everyday.

Ok…gotta go get started with David Carradine & look for his/my Tai Chi DVD that I know is somewhere in my Stuff !

Shalom

All to often I hear people say, ” Times are different, The Word (Bible) doesn’t really apply to today”  My response is, ” That statement is so untrue. Yes, we have advanced in how we operate in the Word, in our sharing of the Word visually with technology, & we use different words (packaging) to get the same point across but, none the less the message (the Word)  is the same.  We just have media, the internet, twitter and such revealing old ways in new packaging – in other words new marketing techniques & God forbid the any of these should acknowledge where these ” new trends” began” – in the beginning – The Word. If you took the time to read “the Bible” you would see how mankind just repeats life in cycles regenerating & ” recycling” the Word and the Earth that we have been given. If you will follow my site & give me the opportunity, I will show you how The Word is still Alive and applies to ” today’s Daily Living” . ” After all, that is my heart’s desire & the purpose of this website..my God given purpose actually, is to Read and Proclaim (share) with mankind how The Word Does still apply & works when you work it. And don’t fret, you can work it within the trendy packaging. (smile). You don’t have to be a Bible thumpin’ geek to live and apply His Word. And trust me, You are the one that will benefit from the knowing of The Word and workin’ it.  You will grow in a healthy love of yourself and others as yourself, (including the Earth) instead of a selfish love of Self which results in the damage of others. Know this: The seed – the core is the same today and throughout time just as the parable in Luke 21: 29-36 states: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they come out   in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”

This said, let’s move into a today “trend” – Organic eating & Living. This isn’t something new. In fact it began in the beginning with the Master Gardener of Heaven, God creating the first Organic Garden ” Eden” here on Earth. As said in The Word.. ” Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after it’s kind…and it was good. (Genesis 1:11-12) Now He didn’t create the Earth just to grow and look pretty as without love and care it would not continue to thrive and bear good fruit. So, as in Heaven, He said, ” Let US make man in Our image,  after our likeness, and let them have dominion over all the Earth” (Gen 1:26)  So there you have it – the 1st Organic garden and the 1st Organic Gardeners on Earth, Adam and Eve.  This began in the beginning, and has repeated itself throughout time, it has not changed…I could name many repeater times in history but, I will mention just one many still remember, my time – the Hippie movement, we were all about Love of All things, doing things the “natural ” way and many of today’s ” new trends” once again are just the hippie “trend” (Adam and Eve’s trend) repeated with new packaging and wording. BTW, much of ” today’s trend” is not new at all – not even in the packaging, it’s just today’s generation doesn’t remember the everything of the hippie generation. Another interesting tidbit to take note of: We, the hippies are Now part of recreating this “new organic trending ” and this time we are making sure we don’t loose sight of the original purpose, like we did back in the day getting lost in drugs, that purpose being the same then, as today; Love thyself, thy neighbor, eat “organic” live all natural only this time within moderation & keeping a job. LOL –  BTW, that getting lost isn’t new either…read the Bible you will see where good intentions and new beginnings went off track over and over. You see how Now God has placed it on the hearts of todays generation to revive the Earth as it was “in the beginning ” (God’s plan then & still is) Unfortunately, overall people don’t want to admit it or seek the Originator, God’s master plan so it works to it’s highest good. I am not saying we have to run around preaching the word in it’s original text but, I am saying give ” props where props are due” and seek Him in the Revival of what Your inner Spirit is telling you..We, mankind do still have dominion & must still care for and take care of this gift, the Garden of Eden on Earth, If we expect it to continue to bear good fruit and abundant harvest to nourish us and provide our needs. That said, doesn’t it make sense we need to seek the Best advise there is on proper care of all Creation? And where is that?  It’s ” in the Book”. Forget about all the Religions created by Man..just read the book for yourself,  for the guidance that will be revealed to YOU. ..you will see for yourself. Of course you can read my posts & others with tools and tips but, it is really best to read the master plan for yourself. I am not coming from Religion I am coming from a place of ” living the Word and workin’ it with all the great tools within it”. In my seeking of Living Life to it’s best..I have read and studied many religions finding the foundations are ALL basically the same… foundations of Love and survival and how to do just that. However, I must Testify & Proclaim, the Word written in the Bible, does carry the Most valuable and detailed tips on ‘living” a Successful Life full of Love, Mercy, Joy, and a long list of other Life sustaining tools, including how to treat the Earth, that it will yield it’s best harvest. (both within my inner garden and the outer garden on Earth) That is why I refer to it the most. Because I have found the teachings of God, the Father, Holy Spirit, Mother and Yeshua, my Brother (my BFF)  (Old & New Testaments) Words do Not pass away and ” His Word works when I choose to work it”.  Yes, I enjoy many of today’s new packaged ways, the new equipment to help (like this site), & yes we can put “the Word” & what the Earth yields in nice packaging and market our yields leaving the “Truth” out of the wording of where it began but, we can’t remove the “fact” this is not a new concept…it was already written ” in the Book”.  If you read Genesis you will see the purpose of all things; the flowing rivers, the purpose of the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, and so on..and that we Man were Give dominion and only we Man can give that dominion away through our choices. Don’t be an Adam and Eve choosing to ice God out & listen to the deceiver of all times.(today’s media) And while you’re at it Notice: even though, Adam and Eve made the choice to dabble where they shouldn’t have – into matters they were not mature enough to handle or that were damaging to life; God was there (and is for us too – Now) to show the Way to pick themselves (yourself) up and work the Earth that you (they) once again would (will)  have dominion of: their inner & outer garden here on Earth. And once again You & Earth Can (will) bear good fruit and ALL things needed to Live on Earth as it is in Heaven…a beautiful garden of Eden. (which is promised in the book)  Is this not what todays “new agers” are seeking & trying to do ? Revive the Earth (Eden) In their going Organic, living the “natural” way of life, creating beautiful gardens and Sustainable living. Is that not the goal? with all the healthy living, meditating on Good Things, striving to save the planet, recycling, growing & sharing in learning to Love thy self and they neighbor?  Hmmmm…yes the wording is different (new packaging) but, fact is these words have already been said as stated above and by Yeshua when he stated the 2nd greatest commandment: ” Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. ( with The 1st commandment being love the Lord, God  with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. – on these 2 hang all the laws (guidance) of the prophets) Matt. 22: 37-40.

Ok Enough for today, my point is made…may the hearer of these words have ears to hear, eyes to see and may those reading seek ” God with all your heart, mind, and soul.” knowing God’s word does apply yesterday, today, and tomorrow bringing Life on Earth as it is in Heaven… it’s a seed promise written ‘in the Book” that will never die.

I sign off with Hugs and saying: Happy Father’s Day to all you Dads! May you walk in His image and in His Word that you might be an inspiration to your families and all those in which you encounter. ” Peace”

With summer shining on us, I know many are seeking to stay cool. Here is a great treat you and the family can enjoy. Not only do they taste good, you are honoring your temple & setting a good example with a healthy treat !

Yogurt Popsicles

1 cup plain yogurt, 1 banana, sliced, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup fruit juice or fruit chunks.

Directions: Blend ingredients together ( I use my Bullet, quick! ) and pour into small paper cups. Put in the Freezer.  When Half frozen place a plastic spoon or a Popsicle stick in each cup.  To serve, turn the cup upside down and run hot water over it till the popsicle slips out.  (it only takes a moment or you can just peel off the paper cup)  If you did the hot water method, Keep your cups as a holder…the little ones are sometimes slow on eating their popsicles and you can drop it back in the cup and finish it off with your spoon.  In a hurry, you can buy drinkable yogurt and freeze it the same way.

So why pay for ready made…do it yourself, get more bang for your buck, & your tummy will love you for it. Check out these sites for the benefits of the ingredients in these popsicles. Interesting info.

Benefits of the yogurt: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/benefits-yogurt   Bananas: http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/25-powerful-reasons-to-eat-bananas Fruits: http://www.healthyeating.org/Healthy-Eating/All-Star-Foods/Fruits.aspx

And the best benefit of all: my Verse of the week: 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20     “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body”  smile

Shalom Shabbat !

Hello All ! Another morning where God tapped my spirit with info to share ! The main point of my posts are to show how the Word is applicable to our Daily Lives NOW & ways to incorporate His Word in our daily lives – NOW. Anyway, God tapped me saying, ” you need to focus more on the simple things of Daily Living.” I thought, ” what do you mean? I thought I was.”  Then as I went on about my daily living enjoying my Saturday Sabbat poolside,       I heard myself telling a neighbor how 20 mins of sun a day is good for you & that lack of God’s “natural sunlight” is how people end up low on Vitamin D. Not to mention, the benefits for those under stress & who suffer from depression. Here is a site with more info on that subject : http://www.healthline.com/health/depression/benefits-sunlight . Now back to the Vitamin D:  Based on scientific findings: The most natural way to get vitamin D is by exposing your bare skin to sunlight (ultraviolet B rays). This can happen very quickly. You don’t need to tan or burn your skin to get vitamin D. You only need to expose your skin for around half the time it takes for your skin to turn pink and begin to burn. How much vitamin D is produced from sunlight depends on the time of day, where you live in the world and the color of your skin. The more skin you expose the more vitamin D is produced.  Personally, I love sitting out in the sun so I am one of those who has to remind myself ” not to much now. ” As Aristotle commonly said;            ” Moderation in all things”. And don’t forget what God had to say on moderation: “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient”    1 Corinthians 6:12  All through His Word it is made clear God intended for all things living to ” let His Light shine on them.” Both within and without. Genesis 1: 3-4  And God said, ” Let there be light” and there was light and Light was good & He separated light from darkness. 1 Thessaloians 5:5 “You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness”.  See , He is the Creator of physical light, as well as the Giver of spiritual light, both by which we can see the truth. Not into His Word you say, even those of a scientific mind can’t dispute the Facts that prove we & the very Earth (our Kingdom) must have Light (the sun) to survive. Come on now, You think this is a fluke? Seriously.. I move on.  Yet like my Mom, many have been told, ” you should stay out of the sun ” She stayed inside so much she was very depressed and unfortunately when she told she was lacking Vitamin D, (in her 80s ) and she should get out and get some sun, she was already so brainwashed with this lie, she didn’t believe the new young Dr. It is such a simple truth, ” a little Sunlight – it’s good for you.”

So, today and everyday IF possible get out there & ” Soak UP a Little LIght ” both inside with His Word and OUT in the Sun. There are so many things you can do outdoors in most every season. At work – Eat your lunch outside – get out and get some air. Talk a little walk – then you are honoring your body with needed exercise. Go wwimming, boating, camping, or just relax by the pool, at the ocean, by the lakes & waterfalls or just kick back in your yard or on your patio. Hey, that’s a good time to kill 2 birds with one stone..Relax outdoors while reading His Word.  Live where the winter is rough & dark ? – Get an Ott Light. http://www.ott-lite.com/   Ok. I think I have made my point & listened to God’s advise with this post on a “simple” daily living matter that is a benefit to us ALL…hey, I am loving my neighbor as myself too ! Love IT!

Next post: ” What’s that about my Face?”

Shabbat Shalom!

Are you a planner?  I know I am. For years I have even kept journals of my 1 yr, 3 yr, and 5 yr. plans. Then each new year I review and check off what I have accomplished and tweek my plans because Life happens and I find my best laid plans were made to be broken. Over the years the Holy Spirit has tapped me saying, ” worry about nothing, I’ve got your back.”  My response being, ” Ok But I like having a plan, it is not doubt. I tell myself & others, goals and plans are a good thing. ( this true IF you have sought God and He has revealed the foundation of His plan for you to you.) Then I would hear the whisperer of Lies say, “besides you need a Plan B in case Plan A doesn’t work – and don’t forget Plan C I mentioned,as a last resort of course. LOL ”   Can you see what that is saying? Short and simple, I am saying I have a lack of trust and need my own Plan.  Until this morning, I closed my eyes & heart to that Truth. I shoved it away telling myself, ” that isn’t true, I Trust God with all my heart.  Hello!  How silly my Plan A excuse sound now. Wanna know what tapped me so hard as to stimulate this post?  His Word of course. I am now in the New Testament in my journey of reading the Bible all the way thru and His Spirit spoke to my spirit loud and clear as I read Matthew 6:24-31. These are the verses telling us to take no thought to what we are going to eat, wear, drink cause just as God cares for the fowls of the air and the flowers in the fields how much more will He care for us. Verse 30 being the kicker for me this day: “Wherefore, if Yahweh so clothe the grass of the field, which is today and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith. “

Almost immediately my words from just yesterday popped into my head & how I once Again had commented chuckling to a friend about ” gotta have Plan B ya know”  The light came on, as I heard Holy Spirit Mother say, “Stop sharing that Lie. It is a deadly weed that will choke out the seed of My Truth you are so intently reading. We have been trying to tell you & show you since the beginning of our journey, the seeds you plant within are the harvest you will reap. The 1st seeds you must plant Deep are Your Father in Heaven’s Words – these seeds are His Promises that come from my Heart! Then Trust Me they work when you work them and Will produce an abundant Harvest for YOU, our Child. Now as we continue on this journey, Listen closely and Follow your Brother, Yeshua (Jesus). Let’s look at where this Plan A, B, & last resort Plan C fabrication seed was first planted.”  It didn’t take much thought, I wanted to be sure I am never again homeless or even close to it. Yes, I have been homeless and I have lived in situations I don’t want to be in again. Doing things just so I wouldn’t be on the street, doing things I don’t ever want to do again just to have food and a roof over my head. Trust me it is WAY worse out there in the world of the homeless than what we see on TV or looking out from our homes. The Spirit revealed, this is a baseless OLD FEAR that Is over. You are allowing Satan to still use it  & clearly a weed within my inner garden still holding me in bondage.. Praise God, the Master Gardner &  Crew showed up this morning to help me unwind & pull out that long deep routed weed. It has taken hours, but I can feel it,  I AM FREE of that fear. Hallelujah, in it’s place I can feel new seeds of Joy and Trust – a Peace within the garden of my heart and mind. I find myself Laughing at how silly I have been. It was MY choice of “doing it my way” and being rebellious & shutting God out that had me homeless in the 1st place. I was really pissed with God back then. (read my book for more on that) As I look back at when we first started pulling all the weeds within my inner Garden, I am reminded  of all the times the Master Gardner and His Crew have shown up to help me pull some very nasty weeds.  Also of the times I ran them off, saying, ” I got this – since no-one seems to understand.” Right now I realize how much time I spent in the research of my planning – not to mention the weed seeds of  worry & anxiety I shared within the gardens of my family & friends. For that I sincerely apologize. And I Praise God for friends who encouraged me not to worry, for my daughters who said, “Mom stop being silly, where is that Faith you are always talking about? Life has not been like that for 30 plus years”   Praise God, my focus wasn’t all on my Plans &  along the seeds of His Plan & the seeds of passion for His Word have continued to grow and develop.  A few of those seeds are: Truly Loving & Seeking Him, walking & talking with Him, learning the history and cultures of times past and current, The Way to “Live” in His Design “Daily”, enjoying the beauty of His creation here in His Kingdom He gave us on Earth, sharing His Love & so much More with my Neighbor. So, today the Plan A, Plan B, and that last resort Plan C (which was if all else fails commit a crime and go to jail – at least I wouldn’t be on the street)         Are Trashed !  

Yep today, the weeds are gone, my eyes are clear to see and my ears do hear loud & clear the family of God sharing these Words:  “ Stop your planning already, remember always, I sent your brother to bring you back home to the finest city in America, Again I might add. I have provided enough work, the perfect home at Casa Vallecitos active over 55 senior community & Notice how your stuff fit perfectly, your needs are met and Many of your wants. This is where I want you to be!     I AM on time all the time, & ” The Best Plan A is My Way, it’s In the Book, it Breaks the chains that Bind & All Anyone has to do is pick it up, Seek &  Follow the Plan (in all you do) then watch your garden grow & reap the harvest. You know this: It Works when you work it. So, Do Not get slack again cause weeds can come back.. We are to be One growing in the attributes of My Love… in This house. I thought, WoW I really went to far. Next I heard the still quiet voice of the Holy Spirit Mother’s pressing words, ” Really Renee’ , can you not see sharing those Plan A, Plan B conversations with your neighbors (friends) that only comes across as: ” O ye of little faith”? not to mention, how you come across to US, your family.” BAM! Her quiet but powerful Words right behind His really hit me.  As I sat, tears running down my face, my BFF, my Brother Yeshua (Jesus) embraced me saying, ” it was past time we got to the root of that weed & got it out of you. BTW, that chastisement was because they Love You.. like when you chastised your girls to Save them grief down the way. Remember?  Enough,  let’s get back to the Books and His Best Laid plan for you which is to Proclaim and Read. Stick to this and it will be all Good” 

Now my friends, I sincerely apologize the seeds my words threw at your garden & I pray they did Not take root.

I also pray, If the seeds of this post are tapping on the door of your spirit & you desire to Live the Best Plan A this life has to offer..I suggest (if you don’t already) Pick up His book and Seek Him, His Way, in All you do each Day. And I do mean that literally, it is great to read & listen to tools shared by others (like my posts) But, they are just that , extra tools…the only way to BE  all you were created to BE, in His Kingdom here on  Earth is:  Spend Time At HOME with God, the Father – Holy Spirit, Mother, and Jesus, our Brother (Hebrews 2:11 Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters) & when you “Seek  1st the Kingdom of God, and all His righteousness,, all these things shall be added unto you.” (verse 33)  In the worldly life we “expect  ‘ to have Personal relationships with those we Love and are hurt, even insulted if our Love and the relationship is not given time and taken” personal” . Where do you think the seed of this emotion comes from?  Lastly, I can Proclaim, (and my friends can testify as they have seen this happen in My life), when I get out of my way and obedient to ” in this house we Will serve & walk The Way your Father says” the results are:  growing in godliness to the perfection of who I was created to Be. Which in turn produces a Life where I Can live in Love, Comfort, Joy, & Peace as I  rest in the assurance of this promise, ” Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of these things (food, water, a Roof over your head) so therefore, take no thought for tomorrow, it shall take thought for the things of itself…..”  Instead of worry,  begin in the beginning of His Word, Dive in Listening to the Wisdom of The Word remembering as it says in Isaiah 43:18-19, ” Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.”   I sign off with this:

Dear Friends, Life is a Gift not to be taken for granted. Life is a vapor – it can be here today and gone tomorrow. Remembering  ” Each Moment of life is All about Choices so, Choose Good Things” – Be Thankful for each day. Again: Enjoy the Blessings of each new day, living each day Thankfully – Gratefully, not living in the past or taking life for granted.  Shalom.

As Moms we are celebrated on Mother’s Day – it is like a National Holiday! As my beautiful daughters shared time with me it hit me , (hard I might add) without them there would be nothing to celebrate. In fact, I doubt I would even be here today if not for having my beautiful daughters. Like a saying I read recently, ” Somedays I look back on my life, and I am extremely impressed I am still alive.”  Yet here I am in part because of my being blessed with two beautiful girls. This took my mind to wondering;  So, why isn’t there a Designated ” Daughter Day” and ” Son Day ” like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.  I know, someone said there is a Kids day..that is not the same and who (without google) can tell me quick when that is?  How can we have a Mother’s and Father’s Day be so Special when without the children those days would not exist? Therefore, I vote – we vote to have a ” Daughter ” & ” Son’s ” day put on the Calendar officially and CELEBRATE it ! Does anyone know how to do that?   Until we can figure that out, I say each of us should at least ” create a date” within our own households and celebrate it each year Just as faithfully as we do Mother and Father’s Day. Just as we parents love our children honoring and celebrating us – don’t you think our children would love to be honored and celebrated too? Who really doesn’t Love to have Love shared & to be Acknowledged …it is an awesome feeling.

I know I, & Most of you have hearts so Full of Love for your children. There are no words really to express the Joy they bring. Yes, there are times they seem to have no time for us, wander off, or maybe even leave us but, we still love them & they love us. It’s part of life’s toils & cultivating of the garden.. “it’s all in the book ya know” …Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.  Or read the story about the prodigal son Luke 15: 11-32 who left  & came home. Dad received him with open arms, lots of Love, and said, ” let’s have a party, my Lost son is home.” Great story…definitely worth reading.  There are actually lots of verses about children definitely worth reading. If you take the time to do just that it becomes clear, ” there should be a special day just for them too! Here’s one to make you think…. Matthew 18:6  “And anyone who commits an offense against one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for him that a donkey’s millstone be hung around his neck and he be sunk in the depths of the sea.”   Do you think we as parent’s are better than the children? Could it be an offense, celebrating ourselves and not the very ones that made us Mom’s and Dads? Hmmmm.. just sayin’ that is somethin’ to ponder.

One of my favs: Psalms 127:3 ” Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward from Him” ..   In my view I would say,  ‘ my little saviors from the Lord ” cause at the time I didn’t deserve a reward. What I ” Needed ” was Mercy and Love and He Gave me exactly what I needed, my girls and both ” right on time — all the time”. Little seeds of Mercy and Love which grew and grew becoming Beauty, Joy, Comfort, Compassion, and a whole long list of Thankfulness by me. And yes, that includes the tough years too. Now I look back, I am grateful – those times were really not bad at all. I know worse, ” Me ”  in my younger days. (I Blame it on the 60’s/70’s.. LOL ) Yep, Thank God they are smarter than Mom. And the best part : my two seeds blossomed into hybrid smart cookies and they just continue to grow!  Each adding more beauty to the family garden;  Grandchildren,  Great Sons in Law, cute doggies, wonderful plants, and who knows what in Seasons to come. I am oh SOOOOO Thankful !

So today, I post to encourage Moms and Dads everywhere to ” Create a Special Daughter and/or Sons Day”( not combined if you have both, as they are unique individuals who deserve their Own Day)  & I post to Honor and share my Love for my beautiful daughters Thanking them for such wonderful celebrations of Mother’s Day.

Now off I go, to email my girls and get suggestions for what Date they think would be best to ” create”  Their Special Day!