Just a thought!

Just a thought:- We were born in sin, and sin is our nature. However, when you are born again, Greater lives within you. Greater empowers you to resist sin. Everyday, there must be a crucifying of the flesh, so that the spirit man can be strengthen. 
Now they are many who think this is impossible to achieve. They argue that we are only human, and it is only natural to sin. True, but when you are born again sin must be resisted. Read Romans 6:1.
Oh yes, I know that King David sinned. He took another man's wife, got her pregnant, and then had her husband killed. However, when confronted by the Lord, he repented but his son still died. ‪#‎sincosts‬Romans 6:23 reads, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Yes, I know that Paul was a murderer. However, when Jesus confronted him on the road to Damascus, he stopped killing. Not only that, he started preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ with fervency, leading millions to Christ and eventually he gave his life for the gospel.
And what about Peter? He was a fisherman with a nasty mouth! However, there is no mention of Peter using his mouth to do anything other than preach the gospel after the day of Pentecost.
We were all born in sin but Romans 6:12 says, "Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God."
Paul says in Romans 12 :1 King James Version (KJV)
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 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.'
Finally, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
"For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God."

Brother E. - It's Crazy To Me (Original) (Snippet)

My First Psalm to the Lord

   Ganel's Psalm One

Oh Lord, creator of everything seen and unseen
You alone knows my heart.
You alone redeemed my soul from destruction.
Your presence in my life brings joy to my days.
I walk in your strength and under your direction.
I need your spirit to guide me
And I need your angel to encamp round about me.
Forever, I will stay in your presence
Forever, I will lift up your name. Selah
You alone know the length of my days
I will spend them offering you praise.
Oh Lord, you are my everything.

My Psalm to the Lord

I love the Lord with all my heart, mind, body and soul.
I love him for he alone has made me whole.
He has been better to me than a mother, father, brother or sister.
He has loved me from birth till this very hour.
He alone has met my every need.
He alone has given to me sweet peace.
He placed food on the table day after day
And he kept me healthy and answered my every prayer.
He lifted me out of despair and told me that I had nothing to fear.
Daily he loved me, so much more than I could love him.
I am blessed to be loved by the King of king.
Oh how I love the One who loved me first.
Because of him, I am blessed and not cursed.
For Him and Him alone, I  hunger and thirst.
Surely, I will serve him all the days of my life.
I will proclaim his works in the morning and night.
For the Lord is my maker
My Jehovah Jireh and protector.
Hallelujah to the Lamb
Hallelujah to the Great I AM that I AM.

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Path to health

It has been a while since I checked in but all is well. Just wanted to remind you that everything takes time.
Rome was not built in a day and you did not put on all that weight in a day. Therefore, remember that it will take time for you to lose weight. Go at your own pace. Watch what you eat. Eat and drink healthy and stay on the path to health.

I see the change

It has been a while and the refreshing continues. It took me 14 days to see a positive change in my body. How long did it take you?
Please post on comments.

I am eating a healthy breakfast and drinking my green drink in the afternoon.
I must give you the recipe.

I will soon be doing some video chats. Hold on...............

God bless.

DAY 13 OF THE REFRESHING

Eat well, so that you can live a healthy life.

It's Day 13.... Hallelujah!

Are you feeling it yet? Can you feel the cleansing?

 

The next 2 days make meals from the recipes I have already posted.

Try to limit each item to a serving size.

***Always drink ACV/lemon juice.  It is super important!**

Get in 6-8 glasses of liquids daily. (Avoid sodas and fried foods.)
Exercise & Pray & Be inspired.

Today fix yourself a nutty drink. Get your blender/juicer out.

1. 1cup of water

2. 1 cup of mixed nut

3. 1/2 tsp of cinnamon

4. 1 yogurt 

5. 1tbsp of raisins

6. 1/2 banana 

7. 1 tsp of honey (optional)

Mix well and enjoy!

Day 12 of the 'Refreshing' Yeah!

It's Day 12 and you should be losing inches if you follow my plan or stick close to it.

Next I need you to decide what time of day you want to eat your heaviest meal.

**Sorry I don't count calories.*** I try only to eat natural food. I use serving sizes.

The next 3 days look at the meals and make your meals.

Try to limit each item to a serving size.

Always drink ACV/lemon juice.  It is super important!

Get in 6-8 glasses of liquids daily. (Avoid sodas and fried foods.)
Exercise & Pray & Be inspired.

Today fix yourself a green drink. Get your blender/juicer out.

1. 1 cucumber

2. 1 stalk of celery

3. 1/2 apple

4. 1 cup broccoli/spinach

5. 1 clove of garlic

6. 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper

7. 1 tsp of honey (optional)

Mix well and enjoy!

Psalm 37:5

Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

I'm losing inches in "The Refreshing.*

I am pleased with my progress so far. I am losing inches and I am happy about it.

Haven't been on the scale lately because I am not attached to my scale.

Feeling great is better than looking great and feeling sick.

I want to encourage you to try my way of eating and see if it works for you.

If you can't fast, reduce your caloric intake.

Start eating healthy foods.

Your temples deserves the best nutrition. Don't mess it up.

Be encouraged and have a fantastic day.

Day 11 "The Refreshing"

So the journey continues. and I am still excited. I hope that you are too.
As we journey there is a need for a rest period. You must assess that need now.
Today I suggest that you fast at least one meal but it is up to you.
If you can't have a healthy liquid shake
I will only post 2 meals today.

Don't Forget Your ACV

Breakfast

1. 2 boiled eggs
2. 1 slice of wheat toast drizzled with olive oil
3. 1 banana
4. 1 fresh orange
5.  1 cup of coffee or tea

Lunch/Dinner

1.1 broiled/baked piece of chicken
2. Veg soup
3. 1 bowl of garden salad.


But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV

Enjoy!

Day 10 'The Refreshing'

Now that Day 10 of 'The Refreshing' is here, is a great day to do something different.
You DO NOT need to eat meats every day,so here it is.

                                      Blender Day

Breakfast:- Oat Bran Shake

In a blender mix

1. 1/4 cup of oatmeal
2. 2 tablespoons of flax seed
3. 2 cups of almond/rice/soya milk
4. 1/4 cup of dried fruit (raisins, cranberries or cherries)
5. Honey/Stevia to taste
6. Splash of vanilla essence +1 pinch of cinnamon + 1 pinch of nutmeg

***Mix well and drink. You can warm if desired*

Lunch - Fruit smoothie 

1. 1 cup of watermelon
2. 1 cup of cantaloupe
3. 1 cup of plain yogurt
4. 4 medium strawberries
5. 1/2 cup of blueberries/blackberries
6. 1/2 banana
****Dash of fresh lemon**

Use 1/2 and then other 1/2 later

Dinner:- In 16 ozs of water mix and blend 

1. 1 scoop of protein shake
2. 1 tablespoon of flax seed
3. 1 tablespoon of peanuts/walnuts/pecans
4. 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut
5. 1 tablespoon of honey/ pinch of stevia to taste

** You can mix it up to your liking**
Remember to drink your ACV 2-3 x /day
Drink your liquids
Exercise
***Consult your doctor if you have health issues.

Day 9 of 'The Refreshing'

It's Day 9 of the Refreshing and I hope that you are getting the hang of things. By now I hope that you have learned these keys to eating healthy.
You need to :-
1. Eat more green leafy vegetables
2. Eat lean meats and nuts
3. Eat Fresh Fruits
4. Comsume complex carbohydrates
5. Uses ACV daily
6.  Drink up to 8 glasses of fluid mainly water
7. Eliminate or decrease soda from your diet.
9. Only eat 1 serving size or handful per meal
10.Avoid unhealthy and processed foods.

For Breakfast
1. 1 serving of protein
2. 1 serving of oat bran with dried fruits
3. 1 Fruit
4. Cup of herbal tea/coffee
5. ACV and warm water

Lunch
1. 1 chicken or tuna sandwich on wheat bread/torilla
2. Garden salad
3. 1 fruit smoothie with stevia for taste
4. Glass of cool water

Dinner
1. A good home-cooked meal with smart portions
2. ACV
3. 1/2 and 1/2  J&W
4. Steamed green vegs

Snack:- Fresh popped popcorn or nuts
             Herbal tea
 

It is up to you!

It is not easy to change bad habits but bad habits can be changed.
You are in charge of your body, and what goes in it is up to you.
As a person I want to encourage you to stand up for your health.
It is all up to you.
You do not have to be depressed, broken, obese or sickly.
Get up and start making steps to change your situation for the better.
It is all up to you!

^{Philippians 4: 13 says, "}I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

I believe this. Do You???

Making The Refreshing easier!

Here is what I do to make my life easier:

1. Boil 5 eggs, and refrigerate to use if pressed time
2. Buy packs of mixed frozen vegs
3. Buy 1 lb of raw almonds, pecans, peanuts, hazelnuts and walnuts
4. Buy in season fresh fruits and vegs
5. Keep ACV
6. Buy lentils, legumes and peas in abundance

Drink
1. ACV 2-3 tbsp xper daily
2. If out of ACV use lime or lemon juice
3.Drink 1 liter of water
4.Fruit smoothies daily
5. Drink herbal teas
6. Have a green drink 2-3x weekly



Note
1.Be aware of serving sizes
2.Nothing greater than a handful if you want to lose weight
3. Reduce carbohydrates and increase vegetables
4. Processed foods aren't natural foods, watch the calories and sodium
5. * I use milk infrequently the choice is yours.*
6. Unused calories increase your weight gain.
7. Limit bread and pasta intake
8. Exercise

Day 8

It's Day 8, and I hope that you are excited. I hope that you are feeling strong or stronger. 
By now you should know to start the day with ACV, Prayer and Thanksgiving.
Exercise is a must to increase weight loss, reshape the body and activate the brain cells.
Today is a great day to do some resistance training.

Let's get to it.
Breakfast
1. 2. Poached eggs
2. 1 servings of  green vegs
3.1 banana
4. Tea or coffee

Lunch
1. Banana and pear smoothie sweetened with stevia/honey
2. Baked Chicken  and baked yam
3. Garden salad
4.Cool glass of water
5. Handful of raw almonds/pecans/walnuts

Dinner
Eat your favorite home cooked meal but you are only allowed
1. serving of protein/ 1 carbohydrate/2 fruits and vegs
Have a piece of dark chocolate
Drink a glass or water and some ACV 2 tablespoons.


Night snack
Nuts and water/ herbal tea.

Enjoy

The Journey on Day 16

I am on day 16 of my refreshing... I have 34 more days to go and I am excited. My goals are to:-
1. Strengthen my relationship with God
2. Refresh my spirit
3. Reshape my body
4. Regroup my thoughts and aspirations
and I must say that so far so good.

Everything in life that is necessary requires a sacrifice. I believe in the old adage, "No pain, no gain," and I must admit that I am gaining much, so this is why I am sharing this journey with you as the Holy Spirit leads. Please know that this journey is Spirit lead, so I know that there is victory at the end. Hope you will join me.

Later today I will add Day 8 of the Refreshing. Look for it!

Day Seven (7) of

By now your gut should be feeling much better. It is time for a good meal.
Always start with ACV, prayer, praise and remember to fit exercise into your day.

Breakfast
1. 2 eggs/ boiled or scrambled
2. 2 strips of thin bacon
3. 1 cup of oatmeal sweetened with stevia
4. 1 cup or tea or coffee
5. 1 fresh fruit.

Lunch:- Dose of ACV
1. 1 cup of seasoned brown rice/ 1 medium yellow yam
2. 1 broiled/baked chicken thigh or leg
3. 1 cup of mixed green vegs/ tossed garden salad
4. 1 glass of cool/warm water

Dinner
1. 1 serving of cooked broiled/baked wild salmon or fish
2. 1 serving of broccoli/cauliflower
3. 1 banana
4. 1 nice glass of Water

Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

*** Here's to your health!****

Day Six

Hallelujah, you've made it to Day Six. Take a deep breath and exhale.
**Start each day with Prayer, Thanksgiving and ACV
15-25 mins of exercise before the day is over.

^{Proverbs 3:5 "}Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.⁶ In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Breakfast
1. 1 Poached/boiled egg sprinkled with cayenne pepper and sea salt
2. 1 apple/pear
3. 1 cup of steamed vegs
4. 1 handful of almond nuts
5. 1 cup of green/herbal tea sweetened with 1 tsp of honey or stevia to taste

Lunch
1. Broiled Tuna/Fish sandwich on 1 slice of whole wheat bread with onions
2. Tossed salad with homemade salad dressing
3. 1 banana
4. 1 lovely glass of water/ of half fruit juice and water

Dinner
1.1 cup of sweet yams steamed and seasoned to taste
2.1 cup of tomato/veg soup
3.2 hard boiled eggs
4. One handful of mixed nuts

1. 1 handful of nuts with 1 glass of water
2. 1 dose of ACV with honey/stevia
 By now it should be bedtime. Don't forget to pray.
***Buy some  fresh greens/ cucumber/celery/apple/cranberries for tomorrow**

Day Five of the Refreshing

Good evening,

By now you should feel more energetic, and your digestive system should be functioning better. Let's continue the process.
Start every day with :-Prayer and 
1. A cup of warm water & 15ml of ACV (Mix 1/2tsp of Honey)
Add 1/4 tsp of Cayenne Pepper

Breakfast

1.Hot cup of tea/coffee sweetened with Honey/ Stevia or 1tsp of brown sugar

2. 1 cup of oat bran cereal

3. 1 boiled/poached egg

4. 1 fresh fruit

5. 1/2 cup of stemmed green vegs and 1/2 onion

Lunch.

1.A cup of chicken veg soup with 4 crackers

2.One banana

3.A handful of raw nuts

4.A cup of herbal tea

Dinner

1. ACV

2. Repeat Lunch but have a green salad. (ACV and honey for salad dressing)

3. Have 2 fresh fruits.

Snack

1. 1 cup of popcorn

2. 1 Glass of lemon and honey water

Isaiah 58:6 "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

⁷ Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
⁸ Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy reward.
⁹ Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am."

Prayer:- Father in Heaven, thank you for my life, health and strength. Please grant me the grace to eat in moderation and to eat those things that will nourish my body and keep your temple healthy. Let this refreshing, restoration and  and weight loss be permanent to my body, soul and spirit. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.

Walk, dance, jump rope, swim or any exercise for 15 minutes.

Day Four

You are blessed......."Avoid Fried Foods."


"It's Day Four and if you have fasted then you are in the Restoration Phase. Only use those foods that will nourish the body. 
or the next 3 days this is your meal plan but first:- Isaiah 43:19

"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."

Start every day with a cup of warm water plus 15ml of ACV straight up if you can/ mix 1/2tsp of Honey

Breakfast

1.Hot cup of tea/coffee sweetened with Honey/ Stevia or 1tsp of brown sugar

2. 1 cup of oat meal

3. 1 boiled/poached egg

4. 1 fresh fruit

5. 1/2 cup of stemmed green vegs.

Lunch.

1.A cup of chicken veg soup with 4 crackers

2.A fruit salad

3.A handful of raw nuts

4.A cup of herbal tea

Dinner

1. ACV

2. Repeat Lunch but have a green salad.

3. Have 2 fresh fruits.

 Snacks 

Raw or roasted nuts/ dried fruits/popcorn/ tossed salad

Drink 6-8 cups of fluid/water per day. 

Avoid soda or highly sweetened fruit juices.

Dilute juices with 1/2 juice and 1/2 water.

**From tomorrow you can start in cooperating exercise into your day.**
**Try to use fresh products when ever possible.**