THE JOY OF THE LORD

And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. - 1 John 1:4

It is tragic to go through life with a stone face. The enemy has convinced too many into thinking that they need to be always sober and serious in order to be a Christian.

Don't fall for that trick. God wants you to be joyful and happy. In fact, He prescribes laughter as a medicine for our souls.

"The joy of the Lord is our strength." It is God's great prescription for living a long, healthy, and happy life.

Recent studies have shown that a joyful disposition boosts the body's immune system, reduces stress, reduces the risk of heart attack, and even acts as a natural tranquilizer.

Those are health benefits everyone needs. The "medicine" of laughter is within everyone, but you may need to start taking it before it works in your life.

It is important to note that the joy of the Lord is not simply bursting into laughter because you heard a funny joke. Neither is it a fake pretense at being happy or giggling senselessly.

The joy of the Lord has a spiritual source. It is produced by the Holy Spirit and is produced from within our hearts by Him.

Because it is supernatural in nature, it cannot be controlled by our circumstances.

Four factors influence our joy:

• Our salvation. We are joyful because our sins are forgiven, and our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.

• Our security. We are joyful because we know that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. We are safe in Him.

• Our service. We are joyful because we allow the Holy Spirit to use us to touch other people's lives. Our lives are useful.

• Most importantly, we are joyful because of our earnest expectation of the glory of God when Christ our Lord comes.

Prayer: Joyful, joyful we adore You Lord of glory, Lord of love.

Scriptural Reading: 1 John 1:1-4

WHO ARE YOUR FRIENDS?

He who walks with wise men will be wise, but companions of fools will be destroyed. - Proverbs 13:20

A man who wanted to buy a donkey went to the market, and, coming across a donkey on sale, arranged with the owner that he should be allowed to take him home on trial to see what he was like.

When he reached home, he put the donkey into his stable along with the other donkeys he had.

The newcomer took a look round, and immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest donkey in the stable.

When the master saw this he took hold of him at once, and led him off and handed him over to his owner again.

The owner was really surprised to see him back so soon, and asked, "Why, do you mean to say you have tested him already?"

The man replied, "I don't want to put him through any more tests, I could see what sort of donkey he is from the companion he chose for himself."

The question to you today is, 'what sort of donkey are you?' Are you lazy or hardworking?

Just take a good look at the kind of places you go and the kind of friends you get attracted to and you will determine the kind of person you are.

Do you feel comfortable in the company of lazy gossipers? If you always feel the pull to hang around people with very questionable values, you may have to re-examine your own values.

The problem is not in the people you feel attracted to; rather, it is in your own character. The company you keep is a reflection of the values you have.

Prayer: Lord, draw me closer to the kind of people who will inspire and challenge me to be holy and productive.

Scriptural Reading: Proverbs 13:20

Prayer for the last week of the Month

This season, all of Gods creation will cooperate with you to have your blessings, promotion,

breakthroughs and desired miracles. May God bless your home; bless you in all your works, in all that you lay your hands on. May God give you of the dew of heaven and of the fatness of the earth in Jesus mighty name.

The grace of God which surpasses all human understanding will work with you in Jesus Name You will be most preferred candidate among everyone that has applied for a contract or job. Evil voice will not discourage your helpers in Jesus Name.

Happy New Week From ASB's World.

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Health: What Happen When You Drink Coconut Water

Does coconut water have a magical effect as everyone claims? You have probably heard about coconut oil and the numerous benefits it offers. Now, you will read about the biggest advantages of coconut water of which you have probably not heard before.

You probably did not know that coconut water has a practical compatible structure with the blood plasma in human bloodstream. Moreover, coconut water was used in armed conflicts in the past as a replacement for blood and numerous lives were saved in long and exhausting battles.

Nowadays, coconut water is used all around the globe. You can find it in numerous markets which offer you the chance to use the beneficial advantages of this unbelievable fruit. Coconut water does not taste very pleasantly, but this should not be the reason to avoid one of the best detoxification waters in the world.

What happens when you drink this water?

When you consume coconut water you strengthen your immune system and you eliminate the bacteria which cause urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, gum diseases and viruses which cause cold, infection diseases and typhus.

It will not only increase your energy, but it will also increase the production of thyroid gland hormones. This water is also very good for people who suffer from kidney diseases since it reacts as a natural diuretic. It will cleanse the urinary tract and the bladder canals.  It will remove the toxins from the body and ‘’crash’’ the kidney stones.  Coconut water is good for digestion due to the high level of fibber which it contains. If you drink it regularly it will eliminate the gastric acid. You can drink it in big amounts, since it has low levels of fat. You will lose weight, thanks to water’s ability for keeping you sated and meanwhile it lowers the appetite.

WATER AND SOAP IN ARMPIT BEFORE BEDTIME

We spend the night with clean and underarm deodorant, to be a free breathing time the armpit.
Some time ago, I went to a seminar on Breast Cancer, led by Terry Birk with support from Dan Sullivan.

During the discussion, asked why the most common reason for developing breast cancer tumors is near the armpit.

My question could not be answered at that time.
This information was sent to me recently, and I'm glad it has been answered.
I informed a friend who is undergoing chemotherapy and she said that I had this information, obtained in a support group that frequents ...
Now I want to share information with you.!The main cause of Breast Cancer
is the use of anti-perspirant!

Most products on the market are a combination of anti-perspirant/deodorants.
Look at the labels!
Deodorant is fine,
ANTI-PERSPIRANT, NO.
The concentration of toxins causes
cell mutation:
CANCER. Here's why:

The human body is just a few areas where it can eliminate toxins: behind the knees, behind the ears, the English area and armpits.
Toxins are eliminated through perspiration.
The anti-perspirant, as the name says, prevents you from perspiring, thereby inhibiting the body to eliminate toxins through the armpits.
These toxins do not magically disappear.

As not come with sweat, the organism ta deposited in the lymph glands found under the arms.
Most breast cancers occur in the upper outside quadrant of the breast area.
Precisely where are the glands in men seems to occur to a lesser extent, but are not exempt from
Breast Cancer develop because of the anti-perspirant used instead of soap and water.
The difference lies in the fact that when men use anti-perspirant, not applied directly to the skin, they do so in large part on the hair of the armpits.

Women who apply antiperspirant or aftershave shaving the underarms, increase the risk due to tiny injuries and skin irritations which make harmful chemical components to penetrate more quickly into the body.

HE GIVES YOU SPEED ENOUGH TO CATCH UP

In life, our human brain cannot comprehend some supernatural interventions. We tend to analyse the situation based on our experience.
But you know what, God is beyond our analysis.

When a child is born, the child is expected to start developing strenght gradually.
At a time, we expect that the back of the child start to develop enough strenght to hold his body in a posture whilst sitting. After this, the child starts to sit without any support. Then, after a few months, we expect them to start crawling. After this they start to cruise. ....they hold the chair and move from one place to another, with their hands still holding the chair. Once they take the first few steps following the crusing, we get excited. Before long, there is hopping, before long, there is jumping and running.

Natural Life can come in stages and if you are delayed in one, you are automatically delayed in others that were supposed to come after it.
Naturally, a child who has never used his legs does not have power in them , when he now gains the use of the legs, he should start from the beginning. He should start crawling, then cruising, then wobbling and then walking.

But, when JESUS COMES IN.....NATURAL SEQUENCES ARE HASTENED AT THE SPEED FASTER THAN LIGHT.....

ACT 3:1-11
One day at three o’clock in the afternoon, Peter and John were on their way into the Temple for prayer meeting. At the same time there was a man crippled from birth being carried up. Every day he was set down at the Temple gate, the one named Beautiful, to beg from those going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter the Temple, he asked for a handout. Peter, with John at his side, looked him straight in the eye and said, “Look here.” He looked up, expecting to get something from them. Peter said, “I don’t have a nickel to my name, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!” He grabbed him by the right hand and pulled him up. In an instant his feet and ankles became firm. He jumped to his feet and walked. The man went into the Temple with them, walking back and forth, dancing and praising God. Everybody there saw him walking around and praising God. They recognized him as the one who sat begging at the Temple’s Gate Beautiful and rubbed their eyes, astonished, scarcely believing what they were seeing. The man threw his arms around Peter and John, ecstatic. All the people ran up to where they were at Solomon’s Porch to see it for themselves.

At times, when you have been suffering for a long time, you think you don't deserve good anymore, or that you may have to put a lot of effort in order to get a result commensurate with your colleagues.
You feel like you have lost time.
You regret that you have lost opportunities.

This morning, God wants me to tell you....WHEN YOU ALLOW HIM INTO YOUR PREDICAMENT......HE GIVES YOU SPEED ENOUGH TO CATCH UP.

When God comes to the scene of your disadvantage , you dont have to crawl before you walk. You dont have to walk before you jump...He makes your legs strong for the state you are due at that moment.
WITH GOD, YOU CAN RUN WITHOUT LEARNING TO CRAWL OR WALK......

Dont allow your present status to weigh you down. There is a presence that can make you recover what you have lost and overtaken them that seem to have gone ahead. The man at the Beautiful gate was delayed but his steps, when he started were more popular than those who had walked all their lives..

When God suspends the natural sequence for you, your progress will defy reasonable explanation... bring God in...and remember that its not in who started walking first, but whose steps carry the most weight! By Sis Bola

Prayer for the new week

You will encounter love that's genuine, true and pure. Even if you have been hated, you will become Your expectations for greatness shall come in double portion. Someone you have once helped will remember you for good before this month is over in Jesus Name.

Your great dreams, aspirations and revelations will surely manifest. You will not live in the shadow of God's masterplan for your life In Jesus Name. Even if you have made the worst mistake and miss the road to the top, Christ will cause all things to work for your good in Jesus Name.

Happy New Week From ASB'WORLD

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