Tuesday, 30 June 2015

THE SLEEP OF THE APOSTLE AND DISCIPLE.


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: THE SLEEP OF THE APOSTLE AND DISCIPLE.

The sleep of the apostle and the sleep of the disciple: What is the nature of the sleep of the disciples? It is the sleep of weariness.

Mark 14:37 says, and he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? Couldest not thou watch one hour?

He first called him Peter and later called him Simon. There is a difference between the two names. Peter means rock while Simon means reed.
Anytime Peter began to do a slow motion in the Bible, Jesus would not call him Peter, He would say Simon. And when he was doing well, He would call him Peter.

When Peter left Jesus and began to fish after the resurrection, Jesus said, Simon son of Jonah lovest thou me?
Here He called him Simon which means a reed, somebody who shakes here and there. Simon, sleepest thou? Couldest not thou watch one hour?
That is, could you not do one-hour night vigil?

There are many people like that. The only night vigil they do effectively with minimal sleep may be the ones organised by the church. Such people are deceiving themselves. When you cannot sit down and do a personal vigil for at least one hour, you are sleeping the sleep of the disciple.

Jesus asked His disciples to pray for danger was coming. The betrayal was to come that night and soldiers were coming. Perhaps if Peter had prayed that one hour prayer, he would not have denied the Lord. When danger came, they stood up and were wide awake but that could not help the situation. I pray that you will not wake up when it is too late.

Today, people are exhausted and weighed down, and their senses are numb spiritually. There is need to be watchful, for the enemy will attack when we least expect. While righteous men sleep, the enemy does not sleep.
The Bible says, be sober, be vigilant for the devil, your adversary walketh about seeking whom he may devour. Evil lurks in every corner when the righteous people are weary. The disciples slept the sleep of weariness and we see where it landed them.
My question is are you too not sleeping this kind of sleep?

LET US PRAY
EVERY EVERY ATTACK OF THE ENEMY ON YOU IS CASTOUT NOW AND YOU ARE SET FREE IN JESUS NAME.

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Letter to all Christians from Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.)

Letter to all Christians from Prophet Muhammad (s.a.a.w.)
How should Muslims treat Christians? With violence? Anger? Hatred? The answer is none of the above. Below is the English rendering of a letter purportedly written by the Prophet Muhammad (sa) to all Christians.

In a time when tensions between Islam and Christianity seem to be at an all time high, we remind our Christian friends that a true Muslim cannot hurt a Christian in any way, neither by his hand, nor by his tongue.

Several certified historical copies are displayed in the library of St Catherine, some of which are witnessed by the judges of Islam to affirm historical authenticity. The monks claims that during the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1517, the original document was seized from the monastery by Ottoman soldiers and taken to Sultan Selim I’s palace in Istanbul for safekeeping.

The letter, below with translation requires no further explanation. We hope it provides credence and comfort that Prophet Muhammad (sa) truly celebrated his Christian friends. (The original letter is now in the Topkapi Museum in Instanbul)

Summary of letter

“This is a message from Muhammad ibn Abdullah, as a covenant to those who adopt Christianity, near and far, we are with them. Verily I, the servants, the helpers, and my followers defend them, because Christians are my citizens; and by Allah! I hold out against anything that displeases them.

No compulsion is to be on them. Neither are their judges to be removed from their jobs nor their monks from their monasteries.

No one is to destroy a house of their religion, to damage it, or to carry anything from it to the Muslims’ houses. Should anyone take any of these, he would spoil God’s covenant and disobey His Prophet. Verily, they are my allies and have my secure charter against all that they hate.

No one is to force them to travel or to oblige them to fight. The Muslims are to fight for them. If a female Christian is married to a Muslim, it is not to take place without her approval. She is not to be prevented from visiting her church to pray.

Their churches are to be respected. They are neither to be prevented from repairing them nor the sacredness of their covenants. No one of the nation (Muslims) is to disobey the covenant till the Last Day (end of the world).”

English translation from ‘Muslim History: 570 – 1950 C.E.’ by Dr. A. Zahoor and Dr. Z. Haq, ZMD Corporation. P.O. Box 8231 – Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8231 – Copyright Akram Zahoor 2000. P. 167

This document is the Achtiname of Muhammad, also known as the Covenant or (Holy) Testament (Testamentum) of the Prophet Muhammad, a document or ahdname which is a charter or writ ratified by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad granting protection and other privileges to the monks of Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Mount Sinai. It is sealed with an imprint representing Muhammad’s hand. –wikipedia

English Translation of the Ashtiname by Richard Pococke

Muhammad the son of ‘Abd Allah, the Messenger of Allah, and careful guardian of the whole world; has written the present instrument to all those who are in his national people, and of his own religion, as a secure and positive promise to be accomplished to the Christian nation, and relations of the Nazarene, whosoever they may be, whether they be the noble or the vulgar, the honorable or otherwise, saying thus.I. Whosoever of my nation shall presume to break my promise and oath, which is contained in this present agreement, destroys the promise of God, acts contrary to the oath, and will be a resister of the faith, (which God forbid) for he becomes worthy of the curse, whether he be the King himself, or a poor man, or whatever person he may be.

That whenever any of the monks in his travels shall happen to settle upon any mountain, hill, village, or other habitable place, on the sea, or in deserts, or in any convent, church, or house of prayer, I shall be in the midst of them, as the preserver and protector of them, their goods and effects, with my soul, aid, and protection, jointly with all my national people; because they are a part of my own people, and an honor to me.
Moreover, I command all officers not to require any poll-tax on them, or any other tribute, because they shall not be forced or compelled to anything of this kind.
None shall presume to change their judges or governors, but they shall remain in their office, without being deported.
No one shall molest them when they are travelling on the road.
Whatever churches they are possessed of, no one is to deprive them of them.
Whosoever shall annul any of one of these my decrees, let him know positively that he annuls the ordinance of God.
Moreover, neither their judges, governors, monks, servants, disciples, or any others depending on them, shall pay any poll-tax, or be molested on that account, because I am their protector, wherever they shall be, either by land or sea, east or west, north or south; because both they and all that belong to them are included in this my promissory oath and patent.

And of those that live quietly and solitary upon the mountains, they shall exact neither poll-tax nor tithes from their incomes, neither shall any Muslim partake of what they have; for they labor only to maintain themselves.
Whenever the crop of the earth shall be plentiful in its due time, the inhabitants shall be obliged out of every bushel to give them a certain measure.
Neither in time of war shall they take them out of their habitations, nor compel them to go to the wars, nor even then shall they require of them any poll-tax.
In these eleven chapters is to be found whatever relates to the monks, as to the remaining seven chapters, they direct what relates to every Christian.
Those Christians who are inhabitants, and with their riches and traffic are able to pay the poll-tax, shall pay no more than twelve drachms.
Excepting this, nothing shall be required of them, according to the express order of God, that says, ‘Do not molest those that have a veneration for the books that are sent from God, but rather in a kind manner’ [29:46]. Give of your good things to them, and converse with them, and hinder everyone from molesting them.
If a Christian woman shall happen to marry a Muslim man, the Muslim shall not cross the inclination of his wife, to keep her from her church and prayers, and the practice of her religion.
That no person hinder them from repairing their churches.
Whosoever acts contrary to my grant, or gives credit to anything contrary to it, becomes truly an apostate to God, and to his divine apostle, because this protection I have granted to them according to this promise.

No one shall bear arms against them, but, on the contrary, the Muslims shall wage war for them.
And by this I ordain, that none of my nation shall presume to do or act contrary to this my promise, until the end of the world.
English Translation of the Achtiname by Anton F. Haddad:

This is a letter which was issued by Mohammed, Ibn Abdullah, the Messenger, the Prophet, the Faithful, who is sent to all the people as a trust on the part of God to all His creatures, that they may have no plea against God hereafter. Verily God is the Mighty, the Wise. This letter is directed to the embracers of Islam, as a covenant given to the followers of Nazarene in the East and West, the far and near, the Arabs and foreigners, the known and the unknown.

This letter contains the oath given unto them, and he who disobeys that which is therein will be considered a disobeyer and a transgressor to that whereunto he is commanded. He will be regarded as one who has corrupted the oath of God, disbelieved His Testament, rejected His Authority, despised His Religion, and made himself deserving of His Curse, whether he is a Sultan or any other believer of Islam. Whenever monks, devotees and pilgrims gather together, whether in a mountain or valley, or den, or frequented place, or plain, or church, or in houses of worship, verily we are [at the] back of them and shall protect them, and their properties and their morals, by Myself, by My Friends and by My Assistants, for they are of My Subjects and under My Protection.

I shall exempt them from that which may disturb them; of the burdens which are paid by others as an oath of allegiance. They must not give anything of their income but that which pleases them—they must not be offended, or disturbed, or coerced or compelled. Their judges should not be changed or prevented from accomplishing their offices, nor the monks disturbed in exercising their religious order, or the people of seclusion be stopped from dwelling in their cells.

No one is allowed to plunder the pilgrims, or destroy or spoil any of their churches, or houses of worship, or take any of the things contained within these houses and bring it to the houses of Islam. And he who takes away anything therefrom, will be one who has corrupted the oath of God, and, in truth, disobeyed His Messenger.

Poll-taxes should not be put upon their judges, monks, and those whose occupation is the worship of God; nor is any other thing to be taken from them, whether it be a fine, a tax or any unjust right. Verily I shall keep their compact, wherever they may be, in the sea or on the land, in the East or West, in the North or South, for they are under My Protection and the testament of My Safety, against all things which they abhor.

No taxes or tithes should be received from those who devote themselves to the worship of God in the mountains, or from those who cultivate the Holy Lands. No one has the right to interfere with their affairs, or bring any action against them. Verily this is for aught else and not for them; rather, in the seasons of crops, they should be given a Kadah for each Ardab of wheat (about five bushels and a half) as provision for them, and no one has the right to say to them this is too much, or ask them to pay any tax.

As to those who possess properties, the wealthy and merchants, the poll-tax to be taken from them must not exceed twelve Dirhams a head per year (i.e. about 45 cents).

They shall not be imposed upon by anyone to undertake a journey, or to be forced to go to wars or to carry arms; for the Muslims have to fight for them. Do no dispute or argue with them, but deal according to the verse recorded in the Koran, to wit: ‘Do not dispute or argue with the People of the Book but in that which is best’ [29:46]. Thus they will live favored and protected from everything which may offend them by the Callers to religion (Islam), wherever they may be and in any place they may dwell.

Should any Christian woman be married to a Musulman, such marriage must not take place except after her consent, and she must not be prevented from going to her church for prayer. Their churches must be honored and they must not be withheld from building churches or repairing convents.

They must not be forced to carry arms or stones; but the Muslims must protect them and defend them against others. It is positively incumbent upon every one of the Islam nation not to contradict or disobey this oath until the Day of Resurrection and the end of the world.

[Haddad, Anton F., trans. The Oath of the Prophet Mohammed to the Followers of the Nazarene. New York: Board of Counsel, 1902; H-Bahai: Lansing, MI: 2004]

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Monday, 29 June 2015

SLEEP OF JONAH


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: THE SLEEP OF JONAH

This will help you to know whether you are awake or not. The fact that somebody's eyes are open does not mean that he is not sleeping spiritually.

The sleep of Jonah:

Jonah 1:5-6 says, then the mariners were afraid,
and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep. So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? Arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SLEEP OF JONAH

It was an unrealistic sleep, a sleep of illusion. The storm was raging, men were in danger but Jonah did not realize it at all.

Likewise many people today think that they can put a cover over their head and all the bad things they are seeing around them would go away simply because they are sleeping. No, they will not go away. The sailor confronted Jonah, that meanest thou, O sleeper arise, call upon thy God. Can't you see what is happening around?

There are many people like Jonah, a lot of things are happening around them, yet they are sleeping. Many, today are roaming about sleeping unrealistically.
Their sin is raging like the hurricane and is as dark as the night and the danger is great but they want to believe that everything is going to be all right.

That is why Paul warns: awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead and the light of Christ shall shine upon thee.

Unfortunately, many will die under this delusion because their eyes are covered, they think that the world will just go on like that and that nothing will happen. They believe that politicians will be politicians, military men will be military men, governors will be governors, etc. No, very soon, things will happen. If you are sleeping like Jonah, I pray that the Lord would deliver you, in Jesus name.

Some people have the call of God upon their lives and God has told them where to go but they have slept off like Jonah and have also decided to go another way. God told Jonah to go to Nineveh but he headed for Tarshish and slept off on the way. Eventually, he went from his bed of sleep into the mouth of a fish and was there for three days. He did three days dry fast in the belly of the fish because of unrealistic sleep. He was running away from God and consoled himself by sleeping.

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, I DELIVER MYSELF FROM EVERY SATANIC SLEEP THAT WANT TO DESTROY MY LIFE IN JESUS NAME.

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Sunday, 28 June 2015

DANGER IN SLEEP


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: DANGER IN SLEEP

CONTINUE FROM LAST MESSAGE

Romans 13:11 says, and that knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

Paul said they were sleeping and had to wake up. If physical
sleep is very bad what about spiritual sleep?

Sleep is a period of rest during which the sleeper loses the awareness of his surroundings. So, the danger in sleep is the loss of awareness. The elder brother of sleep is what medical people call coma.

Some people are in spiritual coma. Messages and prayer do not worth anything to them. They may be at church service but would not hear what the preacher is saying because they are already dead spiritually even though they are alive physically.

When a person falls asleep, all his physical activity decreases, his muscles relax and he could have a nightmare. Occasionally a person sleep-walks. A person who is sleep-walking can rise up, go to the kitchen, drink something go back to the bed and continue to sleep.

And if you say, who drank this thing? He would say, I never stood up, I did not go there. This is not common in Africa though. I pray that it will not happen to you, in Jesus name.

Some people even discuss in their sleep. That is why a local proverb says that sleep is the friend of death. It is during sleep that the agents of satan in our environment lay evil eggs in people's lives and they try to make sure that their victims do not know what they have done, because if they know, they will shake off the evil eggs.

That is why the Bible says that while men slept, his enemies came quietly, planted evil and went away. It is not all enemies that will attack you directly. In fact, most enemies will not attack you directly. They just come, lay their evil eggs and go away.

When you lose the battle of the bed, you lose all battles. Satan has destroyed so many good things because of sleep. When you are addicted to sleep physically it is bad, but it is even worse when it is transferred to the spirit man. Sleep gives the enemy a chance to sow tares.

While men sleep, many human tragedies occur. For example, fire, hurricane and tornadoes sweeping homes and cities away sometimes before the victims wake up. So, sleep is a time of insecurities, you cannot protect yourself at that time. It is a time of inactivity and a time of delusion when you assume that all is right only for you to wake up to see a great change. So, we need to be aware of the dangers of spiritual slumber. Great changes may occur for the enemy would be at work.

Some people would say, when I went to sleep last night, I was okay but by the time I woke up, I had become another person." Some people go to bed sound only to wake up mad. The powers of the night waited for them to sleep and planted things in their lives.

LET US PRAY
Please, take this prayer points: every seed of the power of the night, And every danger I have incurred during my sleep, am deliver of them all in the name of Jesus.

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Friday, 26 June 2015

SLEEP THAT KILL


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: SLEEP THAT KILL

One of the places that man suffers his major defeat is in the bed. The sudden trouble of a lot of people started on their beds.

One wonderful thing that God can do for you in life is to give you power over the battle of the bed. When you win that battle you will start moving the way God wants you to move.

You will not become a prayer warrior if you are still in the bondage of the bed. You will not be useful to the Almighty if the bed is still your cell. You will not become anything powerful to the Almighty if you spend too long a time on your bed.

If you are still caged by the bed then you cannot make any headway spiritually. The major spiritual battles that many people won in their lives were won after midnight.

Matthew 13:25 says, But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares, among the wheat, and went his way.

The enemy does not come to entertain.
Sometimes, we start firing at the enemy when he had already planted his evil seed and is gone. We start firing when the destruction has already been done.

I heard a story of a man who boarded a vehicle to Lagos from somewhere in the eastern part of the country. He sat beside the driver and as they were going he noticed that the driver was dozing. He told him to park the vehicle and sleep for a while before continuing on the journey, to avoid an accident. But the driver abused him and told him that he was not sleeping. He slept off again and before they knew it, they had ended up in a pit.
The accident occurred because the driver was sleeping but did not admit he was doing so,

like many people would do. Some people allow the spirit of slumber to operate their spiritual life. Today, they are awake and tomorrow they are asleep. Witches and powers of darkness look at many of us in amazement because they don't sleep. They don't need coffee to remain awake.

Another story was told of a child of the devil, who decided to hold night vigils against a person for one month. For that one month, from midnight to 3.00 am, he was cursing the man. The person being cursed was busy sleeping until he started seeing himself walking into a coffin.

Please, at this juncture I would like you to pray like this: you the evil powers of the night, my life is not your candidate, in the name of Jesus.

If you are the kind of person who sleeps so heavily that you cannot wake up at the first tap, you need deliverance, because it means you are going deep down and to the level that anything could happen to your spirit man. If your spirit man can sleep that far, there is a problem.

Romans 13:11 says, And that knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

LET US PRAY
EVERY DEMONIC POWER THAT IS AT WORKS IN ME I CAST YOU OUT BY FIRE, I AWAKE MY SPIRIT MAN TO GREATER ACHIEVEMENT IN JESUS NAME

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Thursday, 25 June 2015

PROSPEROUS SOUL


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: PROSPEROUS SOUL

All prosperity begins inwardly in your spirit.

3 John 1:2 KJV
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health. EVEN AS YOUR SOUL PROSPERS."

If your soul does not prosper, you are a poverty stricken man. You can have money and be poor.

You can be tormented in your thoughts and be poor.
You can be captivated by anger and resentment and depression and will make the quality of your life a hell on earth.

So you have got lots of money in the bank. What's the good of it, if you cannot have one day of peace and one day of joy and one day when your relationships bless your life.

You can live in a marriage without love and be poverty stricken in your relationship. You can live in a home with rebellious children and be poverty stricken in your relationships.
You can lay in a bed of gold dying with cancer and the orderly who changes the sheets on your bed can have divine health and joy unspeakable and full of glory.

WHO IS THE RICH MAN IN THE ROOM? The millionaire dying with cancer on a bed of gold, or the orderly who has joy unspeakable and divine health. WHOSE RICH THERE?

I want you to hear this. There is more to being happy than making money.
We have made money the god of this nation. There is this saying that "God made man, man made money, money make man mad, there is not joy in your money without peace if mind, and this peace of mind is from Jesus Christ.

John 14:27 KJV
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

If your soul does not prosper, you are poor.

LET US PRAY
EVERY STINKING POOR MINDED IS MADE RICH TO DAY IN JESUS NAME. RECEIVE GRACE FOR PROSPERITY IN JESUS NAME.

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Tuesday, 23 June 2015

SHALOM OF GOD


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC:- SHALOM OF GOD

Jesus took time out in His earthly ministry to bless children. The Bible very plainly says in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus took them up in His arms and put His hands on them and He blessed them.

My question to you is, "If it wasn't important, why did He do it?" Did Jesus do things that were not important? NO
And when He picked them up and He blessed them, --- what did He say? What did He say to them?

I'll tell you what He said. He said what Rabbis, (your pastors) then & now, and Jewish fathers, then and now are saying.
"May the Lord bless you and keep you, and may the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and may the Lord be gracious unto you, may the Lord lift up His countenance and give you peace." Then He added what other blessing He wanted to come upon that child.

As He spoke that blessing, AS THE SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY, there was a supernatural energy that was released from the throne of God into that life and it immediately began to take shape and form in them.

But the last picture we have of Jesus as He is lifting into the heavens, He blesses His disciples. The last thing He does, was bless them.

If it was the first thing He did when He gave the Sermon on the Mount, blessed them, and it was the last thing that He did, obviously, it is a very important thing.

Luke 24:50 said, "He went out from Bethany and the last thing He did was BLESS them as He ascended into the heavens"

It is God's will to bless you. This blessing is the Shalom of God.

Most people know that means peace, but it means more than peace. It is the panorama of God's blessing. It means to be blessed in my health, to be blessed in my thoughts, to be blessed in my relationships, to be blessed in my abundance, it means to be blessed in my soul. Everything God has to offer is in the Shalom of God.

LET US PRAY
AS THE SERVANT OF GOD I SPEAK DIVING BLESSING IN TO YOUR LIFE. MAY YOU ENJOY GOD'S BLESSING MORE THAN BEFORE IN JESUS NAME. AMEN

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Monday, 22 June 2015

I WILL BLESSED THEM


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: I WILL BLESSED THEM

Text: Numbers 6:22-27

WHAT IS BLESSING. Listen to my own way of defining it. BLESSING is the impartation of the supernatural power of God, into a human life by the spoken word of God's delegated authority.

God said to Moses, "I want you to tell Aaron, the high priest, the spiritual authority, to speak this blessing over Israel and I will bless them. "I will bless them".

THE BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BLESSING.
When God created Adam and Eve, the very first thing He did was to bless them. "And He bless them and said, 'be fruitful and multiply, subdue and take dominion'"

Then God blessed Abraham. And He said in Genesis 12, "I will bless you and I will bless those who bless you and I will curse those who curse you".

The blessing of Abraham has literally shaped the destiny of world history, both nationally and spiritually
... CONTINUE TOMORROW

LET US PRAY
EVERY CURSE OF POVERTY IN YOUR LIFE IS REMOVE TO DAY BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS. YOU ARE BLESSED IN JESUS NAME.

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Sunday, 21 June 2015

BLESSING


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

Topic BLESSING

Genesis 22:17 KJV
That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;

What is blessing?

Christians believe that if you want a blessing you have to do something to get it from God. That's legalism. If you can get a blessing by doing something, then you can manipulate God and that is witchcraft.
(DON'T MISSQUOTE ME, I DIDN'T DISAGREE WITH THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE OF GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU AND THE LAW OF TITHING)
God is not in "the let's make a deal program". He blesses you because He is Sovereign, because He is good, He is merciful, He is just and He wants to bless you ABOVE YOUR ABILITIES TO CONTAIN IT. I want you to understand that today.

God Blesses as he will, He will bless you because He is good, He is faithful, He is just, He is compassionate, He is your heavenly Father. God is a good God who wants to bless you,
BUT HE CANNOT, because

A.) We have resisted His blessing B.) We don't know how to release it C.) We don't know how to pass it to our children.

We are going to learn some of this in our this week morning meal as we study these unsearchable riches of God.
....CONTINUE TOMORROW

LET US PRAY
MAY THE BLESSING OF GOD THAT YOU DON'T WORK FOR BE GIVING TO YOU BY GOD'S MERCY IN JESUS NAME

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Friday, 19 June 2015

Prophet Dies After Being Buried Alive and Not Resurrecting


Five family members were charged with the murder of a Muzarabani prophet who had been called to their home in the village of Mazonde, Zimbabwe on July 30, 2012 to help them cleanse their house of evil spirits, according to Zed 24 News.

The five appeared at the High Court in Harare facing a murder charge for participating in the death of self-professed Prophet Shamiso Kanyama, who accidentally died during a healing ceremony. Kanyama had reportedly asked his followers to bury him alive so that he could summon more cleansing powers to heal the family that had been plagued by mysterious deaths.

High Court Justice Owen Tagu heard how on the day in question, Kanyama had been invited to attend the home in the Mazarabani district, which is situated along the Mozambique-Zimbabwe border, by their priest, Zvidzai Muchengeti. The five men had requested the priest to help them clean their home of evil spirits, because it was causing mysterious deaths in their family.

Responding to their request to perform a healing ceremony, Kanyama had ordered his followers to dig a grave and bury him alive because that was the way he summoned more healing powers to ward off evil spirits. However, the plan backfired on the prophet when instead of being resurrected as he supposed, the men dug up the grave again to find him dead.

Kanyama helped to dig his own grave before praying and jumping inside, Father Zvidzai, who has turned State witness, told the High Court. He continued that after laying face down in the grave, he ordered his followers to start covering him with soil.

“He pegged a grave-shaped pit in front of my hut and asked for help to dig the pit,” Zvidzai continued. “Deceased requested to be buried alive so that he would gain power to drive away the evil forces.”

Fearing for the life of the prophet as the men were in the process of filling the grave, he requested the men to stop what they were doing, Joseph Taderera told Justice Tagu. However, they ignored his pleas when Kanyama urged them to continue the process of burying him alive, stating that he would rise from the grave unharmed.

“I warned the men about the danger of their actions, but my advice fell on deaf ears because Kanyama shouted, telling me that I am disturbing his angels, and urged them to continue filling the grave, saying that he would later come out alive,” Taderera said.

Justice Tagu heard how the cleansing ceremony had to be performed on that day because there would be a memorial service for a departed family member on the following day, according to iHarare.

The five family members who participated in the ceremony and who were consequently arrested for murder were Leanmore Mutero, Tonderai Muswere, Michael Muchengeti, Manasa Mutero and Nicholas Mutero.

CONTINUE from yesterday Luke 1:26-38 DO NOT FEAR GOD'S PROVIDENCE


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... CONTINUE from yesterday

Luke 1:26-38 DO NOT FEAR GOD'S PROVIDENCE

The "Fear Not" of human impossibility!

(Providence = The care, guardianship, and control exercised by a deity; divine direction. In other words, it is the overruling watch care and involvement of God in the lives of His people.)

A. V. 26-27 The Calmness Of Mary's Life -

When Gabriel appears to Mary, she is probably about 14 or 15 years old. She has probably grown up dreaming the same romantic dreams that girls have dreamed since the dawning of time. Dreams of marriage, home and family. She is even engaged to a man named Joseph and about to be married.

According to the text, she has maintained her sexual purity, as well as her spiritual purity. She is living close to the Lord and is living a good life before the Lord. Mary apparently has it all sewed up.

A bright future is awaiting her, she has everything for which to live.

I really like it when my life goes just as I have planned. There are times when we sail the calm seas of life, but those days often seem fleeting and few when compared to the days when trials stalk us like savage beasts.

B. V. 28-37 The Challenge To Mary's Life - When Gabriel makes His announcement to Mary, her life is immediately turned upside down. Mary is called upon to bear shame, reproach and humiliation for the glory of God. Her's is to be the greatest honor ever afforded to woman, but at the same time it carried with it a tremendous social stigma. (Very much unlike our day!)

When our lives do not go as we have planned it is easy to fear that which is unknown. Often, God will allow things to happen in your life and life and mine that are hard to bear and hard to understand, yet the Lord sends them our way so that we might grow in Him and come to know Him in a better way. When these times arise, it is easy to question the Lord and His judgment. It is always easy to question but it is far nobler to comply with the Lord. You need to ask yourself now, are you complying with the lords will in your situation?

You see, one inescapable part of being a Christian is the area of cross bearing, Matt. 16:24. No one said such a life was easy, but the end results are worth the trials of this life!

The secret to surviving the dreadful times is to learn to trust completely in the Lord. But whichever way and whatever happen to you learn to lean on God that all shall be well in Jesus name

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS REMEMBER OUR HUMBLENESS AND SATISFY US WITH YOUR MIRACLE AS WE ENESTLY HOPE ON THEE IN JESUS NAME

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Wednesday, 17 June 2015

FEAR NOT


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC FEAR NOT

Luke 1:26-38

Fear has been a part of the human existence since the fall of man in Genesis 3:8-10. Everyone, regardless of how brave they seem, is afraid of something.

I say again, everyone is afraid of something. (Snakes, Spiders, Disease, Financial Setbacks, Old Age, Gray Hair, Rejection, Disappointment, Exposure, Being Forgotten, Etc.) Even in the Bible, we can see where men were stalked by their fears:

1. Abraham lied about Sarah out of fear - Gen. 12:11-13

2. Jacob displayed fear of Esau - Gen. 32:6-8

3. Moses feared Pharaoh - Ex. 2:14

4. Moses feared Rejection - Ex. 4:1

5. The Disciples feared the storm - Matt. 8:24-26

Nothing has changed! People are still caught in the grip of their fears, and this is even true during the Festive Season.
A time that should be joyous, happy and totally Christ-centered like Christmas season.

We fear not having enough money, of not meeting everyone's expectations, we worry over meals, over who will be there and who will not. We just seem to fear everything.

The great Scottish preacher John McNeill told that during his childhood he had to walk a long distance home every evening, and his route led through a forest with a large ravine.
Reports said that wild animals and gangs of robbers were often seen in that area. Great fear would seize his heart as he made his way past the spooky- looking trees. He recalled, "One night it was especially dark, but I was aware that something or someone was moving slowing and quietly toward me. I was sure it was a robber.

When a voice called out, its eerie tone struck my heart with fear. I thought I was finished. Then came a second call.

This time I could hear the voice saying, 'John, is that you?' It was my father. He had known of my fear and had come out to meet me.")

It was a word from John Mcneill's father that brought peace to his fearful heart that night. What we fearful humans need is a word from our Father. A word from Him who is able to expel our fears and eliminate our worries. We have such a word before us this morning.

Three times God sent angelic messengers to the earth with messages connected to the birth of His Son, the Lord Jesus. Each time, they brought big news, news which troubled the hearts of their hearers. However, they also came with a message of peace.

Three times angels appeared. Three times they spoke the words, "Fear not."
The same message is reaching you too this morning in what ever situation FEAR NOT
... CONTINUE TOMORROW

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, I CASTOUT EVERY SPIRIT OF FEAR IN US IN JESUS NAME

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Tuesday, 16 June 2015

LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: Life that Pleases God

... CONTINUE FROM YESTERDAY

You are not practicing faith when you allow yourself to be moved by your senses, your environment or the economy. Until your heart, with its multiple desires, becomes a sanctuary for the Lord, you cannot please Him.

Do you have a heart that always desire to please God or the god of this world?
When you have a heart that pants for God like David’s, he will grant you, a heart richly imbued with divine wisdom and knowledge. If God should tell you to ask for one thing, what would it be?

King Solomon asked for wisdom and this pleased God (1Kings.3:10).

Only Christians who fear God can please Him (Psalms.147:10-11).

Aside from having a holy awe and reverence for the Lord, to fear God also means to stay away from evil. Glorify Him internally and externally, in all your private and public conducts. When you fear God, you will seek to fulfill His will in everything that you do. Is God’s will in that business or relationship that you are having?

You must fear God to the point where you are ready to let go of everything and anything that will separate you from Him.

Humility is another quality that you must possess if you are to please God. (Psalms.51:16-17). Be real, confess your weaknesses and sins before God and humbly ask Him to help you. Don’t pretend to be what you are not.

Pleasing God is a life of total surrender that involves your faith, your heart, a reverential fear of Him, and the right spiritual attitude of humility

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, DEAL WITH EVERY PART OF ME THAT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO PLEASE YOU IN JESUS NAME

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Monday, 15 June 2015

Pleasing God


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TOPIC: Pleasing God

For a Christian, living a life that pleases God is a spiritual requirement that engenders a godly life with enormous earthly benefits and a huge heavenly advantage. You cannot enter into your rest or live a fruitful life unless you are constantly striving to please God in your thoughts, words and conducts. For a Christian, pleasing the Lord must become a way of life.
To initiate this lifestyle, we need to live a Word-transformed life dictated and governed by the Word of God (Luke.4:4).

We cannot live a transformed and reformed life unless our mind is regularly renewed by the Word of God (Romans.12:2). Transformation must first occur within before its proof can be manifested or witnessed without. Brethren, a heart yoked to the world system (1 John.2:15) cannot please God.

Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Heb.11:6).

What is faith? It is walking in the truth of the Word of God, and running your life on heavenly report. The report of heaven on any aspect of your life is the only true report. Any other report is an evil report that must be rejected, by faith! Faith is the dominant principle that comes into play when we begin to live a life that pleases God.

The answer to all your needs and necessities of life whether they are secular, emotional, mental or spiritual, can only be located in the presence and Word of God. It is difficult to receive anything from the LORD except through the vehicle of faith.
... CONTINUE TOMORROW

LET US PRAY
FATHER IN JESUS NAME, GIVE US YOUR SPIRIT AND MAKE IT EASY FOR US TO PLEASE YOU IN JESUS NAME

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Sunday, 14 June 2015

FIVE WAYS TO PLEASE GOD


IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: FIVE WAYS TO PLEASE GOD

Text : 1st John 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

1. Be Dedicated to Him

Romans 12:1 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.

Surrender yourself to God
Yield all your hopes, plans, desires
Both past present and future to him

Psalms 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

In Luke 22;42 Christ prayed not my will but thine be done.
We must surrender to him

2. Depend on Him

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

To depend means to trust and rely on the Lord.
People fail and disappoint us, but Christ never will.

When we depend on God we can accomplish things for him. That is why Faith enables us to believe he is working.

3.Be Delighted in Him

Psalms 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

Rejoice in the Lord

God adds blessings when we take our delight in him.
It displeased God when we are negative spiritually and not happy in him.
Delighting ourselves in the Lord enables us to win. And win others to him.
The joy of the Lord is attractive to those who are searching.

Phil.4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.


4. Be Directed by Him

Proverbs3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Directed by God he is leading us where we need to be

Right places right people

Right purpose in our lives

God directs us according to our faith

When our Faith pleases him Miracles happen

5.Be Dynamic for Him

Luke 14:23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

We are his witness

Bring the lost to saving grace

And knowledge of his word

When we work for him he works for us

We receive what we ask of him.

1st John 3:22And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS, HELP US TO DO WHAT PLEASES YOU AL WAYS IN JESUS NAME. AMEN

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Saturday, 13 June 2015

Beauty Tips and Tricks with Petroleum Jelly


Petroleum Jelly is one of those household staples that you can find in most homes. Petroleum jelly is a versatile product that you can use for different household and health dilemmas. Men can use petroleum jelly to stop the bleeding in their face after shaving too close. You can also alleviate the irritation of diaper rash for your baby. It can also remove stains in household items such as furniture and lipstick stains. You can also use petroleum jelly for beauty purposes. Who doesn’t love a handy and multipurpose product? You can carry a small container of petroleum jelly anywhere you can go. This product can give you more than what you paid for.

There are so many beauty uses for petroleum jelly. We decided to create a list of the beauty uses of this multi use jelly. Read below to know more!

Rough Hands and Feet

Having dry and calloused hands can be embarrassing and painful. Pamper yourself and remove this by applying petroleum jelly on feet and hands at least twice a day. Massage this in for a few minutes and use an old toothbrush or pumice stone on cracked heels and rough skin. Brush it for a few minutes until the area softens. You can also apply a good amount of petroleum on your hands and feet and wrap them with a sock or glove before going to sleep. Do this a few times a week and you’ll notice a huge difference on your skin.

Chapped Lip


Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly on your lips throughout the day to hydrate chapped lips. Petroleum is great for protecting the lips from warm temperatures. It hydrates the lips and gives it a natural looking shine. You can also use petroleum to exfoliate the lips. Leave a good amount of petroleum on the lips for about one to two minutes, use clean toothbrush and brush the lips. This will remove dead skin on the lips and leave it pink and smooth.

Natural Glow

You can use petroleum jelly to add a natural dewy glow on the skin without making it appear to oily. Take a tiny amount of petroleum jelly and rub it between your fingertips. Dab it gently above your brow bone and cheek bone. This will make you look glowing and bright. Be careful to put only a tiny amount, too much will remove the makeup and make you look gooey.

Keep the Nail Clean

Not all of us opt to go to nail salons for our monthly or weekly manicure and pedicure. Like most people, we aren’t the best manicurist either. We tend to make mistakes and mess up our cuticle area, especially when we paint using our non-dominant hand. We can prevent creating a mess by applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly on the cuticle. Dip a cotton swab in petroleum jelly and swipe it along the cuticle near the nail. This will create a protective barrier on the skin. When you mess up your polish you can simply remove the excess using a clean towel.

Natural Tame Brows

Some of us prefer not to pluck our eyebrows and keep it as natural as possible. People with bushy eyebrows tend to have hairs that go different direction. You can prevent this by brushing the brows with petroleum jelly. Take a clean mascara brush and dip it in petroleum jelly. Brush the hair towards your ideal direction, this will keep your eyebrow tamed throughout the day. If you do this everyday, eventually the hair will adapt to the flow of the hair.

Glowing Legs


Applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly on the legs will help hydrate the skin and lock in moisture in it. You can also use it to exfoliate the skin and remove dark patches. Simply use a tablespoon of petroleum jelly and two tablespoons of sugar. Mix them together and rub on the skin during your bath or shower. Rinse the skin with cold water. Before going out, apply a thin layer of petroleum to make the legs appear glowing.

Split Ends

This won’t cure or remove split ends, but it can hide it and prevent further damage. Take a small amount of petroleum and rub it on the ends of your hair. This will lessen the appearance of split ends and prevent it from causing more damage.

Petroleum jelly is a mixture of semi solid hydrocarbons. This mixture was derived from petroleum, the same petroleum used in diesel fuel and gasoline. Petroleum jelly is safe for topical use and is usually used to maintain moisture on the skin. It is very handy and useful item to have. Keep a jar handy and make the most out of your petroleum jelly.

10 NATURAL WAYS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF YOUR INFERTILITY


Infertility is an alarming modern epidemic affecting more couples now than ever. 1 out of 6 couples today experience difficulty getting pregnant. What was once seen as a woman’s problem is now known to affect men equally.

Below Are 10 Strategies You Can Immediately Implement To Boost Fertility Naturally;

The natural approach to treating infertility solves the root causes of infertility by addressing all body systems, rather than just focusing solely on the reproductive system.

Many couples that can’t become pregnant suffer from a combination of sub-clinical conditions. These conditions can’t cause infertility on their own but — in combination — they can substantially reduce a couple’s chances of conceiving.

For example; a gluten intolerance alone cannot cause infertility; however, the resulting inflammation in the gut can minimize your nutrient absorption and lead to deficiencies in nutrients you need for optimal sperm, egg and hormone production and a healthy pregnancy.

Exposure to heavy metals, radiation, and toxic chemicals in some foods, drugs and other products can damage DNA. Recent Nutrigenomic (a study of the effects of nutrients on gene expression) research suggests that what we eat can influence our gene structure and expression.

1. Minimize Your Exposure To Toxic Chemicals

Exposure to environmental toxins (in the form of industrial chemicals) both in utero and neonatally may dramatically affect adult fertility. Most chemicals used in everyday life do not go through the same checks medicines do. Consequently, poisonous chemicals end up circulating in our environment, food supply, air and water.
The strongest evidence of heavy metals and environmental pollution adversely interfering with healthy reproductive function in women has been found for lead. Other compounds that can alter hormone function and result in adverse reproductive health effects include:

Ovotoxicants: can disrupt or even stop ovulation.
Endocrine disruptors: can interfere with hormone function and cause endometriosis and PCOS.
Phthalates: in plastic food containers, cling wrap, IV bags, medical supplies, vinyl flooring and packaging at high levels have been associated with miscarriage and testicular toxicity. At low levels they disrupt hormonal balance.
VCH chemicals: used in rubber tires, plastics and pesticides.
PAH: released from cigarettes, car fumes and road tar
Men are not spared!

Sperm seems to be more sensitive to heavy metals and industrial pollutants than eggs. Many sperm abnormalities have been linked to these toxins. The majority of these chemicals can be found in the atmosphere, on the ground in cities and in the waterways.

They have also been termed “reprotoxicants” for their negative effects on sperm development and maturation. Studies confirm male sperm counts are declining, and environmental factors, such as pesticides, exogenous estrogens (Xenoestrogens), and heavy metals may negatively impact spermatogenesis (formation of sperm).

The top 6 environmental toxins to avoid:

Pesticides: found on non-organic fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy and unfiltered tap water
Formaldehyde: found in air fresheners, deodorants, floor polish, upholstery cleaners
Bisphenols: found in plastic containers and can leach into food and water.
Organic solvents: petroleum based liquids found in household products, electronics, car repair, health care, photography, agriculture, printing, construction and cosmetics and many more.
Dry-cleaning chemicals
Paint fumes

Please Note : Occasional exposure to one or the other toxic chemical is not of concern. What is of concern is accumulation of these chemicals over a long period of time.

2. Don’t Drink Unfiltered Tap Water

Our waterways are constantly being polluted by industrial waste and by-products, pharmaceutical drugs, pesticides and herbicides and commercial cleaning products.

There are many companies polluting the water regardless of the country you live in. Either there is no environmental law at all, or there are loopholes in the law or there is no law for the XYZ chemical getting into the water.

Heavy metals are the most common of the reprotoxins reaching our water supply through industrial waste, jet fuel exhaust residue and a variety of other sources.

3. Aim To Eat An Optimal Fertility Diet

In the first trimester of pregnancy, your growing embryo will increase 20 million times. In the first 8 weeks your baby’s organs, hands, fingers, legs, feet, head, eyes, nose, ears etc. are being constructed. To ensure the best possible foundations are laid down during this phase, you want to make sure there are plenty of building blocks in the form of the right nutrients in the right combinations.

What Does A Fertility Diet Contain?

An optimal fertility diet is about what to avoid as much as it is about what to include. A fertility diet should be as fresh as possible and organic wherever possible. Key elements are; good quality protein sources and good fats.

What Should You Eat?

Organic meat in small quantities, game, small deep sea fishes like sardines and red snapper, home-cooked organic legumes (not canned).
Whole grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruit in season, organic where possible.
Increase your consumption of good fats and avoid dangerous fats. Good fats include monounsaturated fats in olive oil, polyunsaturated fats in oily fish and nuts and midchain fatty acids found in coconut oil.
For cooking, use clarified butter (ghee) or coconut butter (without flavour) as they do not become unstable when heated.
For non-heated oil requirements (salads etc) use cold pressed olive oil, flaxseed oil and nut oils.

4. Avoid Dangerous Fats


Did you know — consuming trans fats hidden in foods such as; doughnuts, biscuits, lollies, candy, chocolate, chips, pies, fries, take-aways and thousands of other foods may increase your risk of infertility by as much as 70percent?

Scientists from the Harvard University School of Public Health advise women wanting to get pregnant to avoid all trans fats. The sole purpose of adding trans fats to food is to extend its shelf life. To minimize your consumption of trans fats be diligent about reading the ingredients and avoid the most likely culprits altogether.

Trans fats are mostly listed as ‘hydrogenated fat’ or ‘hardened vegetable fat’ or simply ‘vegetable fat.’

5. Minimize Animal-derived Estrogens



Dairy products account on average for 60-70 percent of estrogens consumed. Humans consume milk from cows in the second half of pregnancy when cows estrogen levels are high. We usually associate dairy and drinking milk with calcium, and never think about what else we may be consuming along with the calcium (and dairy, by the way is not the best source of calcium). Here is a list of hormones that have been found in cows’ milk:

Prolactin
Somatostatin
Melatonin
Oxytocin
Growth hormone
Lutenizing releasing hormone
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Estrogens
Progesterone
Insulin
Corticosteroids and many more
Do you think an excess consumption of all these hormones could disrupt your own hormonal balance? You bet!

Consumption of milk has been linked to certain cases of male infertility. Excess estrogen and pesticide exposure has been linked to PCOS and Endometriosis. Studies have found higher concentrations of pesticides in cheese than in non-organically grown fruits and vegetables.

The first line of naturopathic treatment I recommend for PCOS and Endometriosis is to minimize intake of animal products. Animal products have a high content of hormones, pesticides and herbicides which are known endocrine disruptors. They play havoc with your hormones and this can lead to anovulation.

6. Avoid The Two Most Common Allergens

The link between food intolerances and anti-sperm antibodies is now well established. Studies have found that women with multiple allergies and food intolerances were more likely to miscarry. An overactive immune system is more likely to attack its own body cells. From an immunological point of view, an embryo and sperm cell are foreign bodies. But Mother Nature was clever; she programmed our immune systems to distinguish between an everyday invader and a sperm cell or embryo.

A normal and healthy immune response to an embryo or sperm cell is orchestrated by Th2 cytokines. They suppress your killer cells (that’s what they are called) to leave the embryo unharmed. Because of this protection, many pregnant women are poor wound healers and can come down really badly with a cold or flu. Your natural protection has been suppressed so that your baby can develop properly.

An abnormal immune response to the implantation of the fertilized egg is orchestrated by Th1 cytokines. Rather than suppressing your killer cells, they stimulate their activity. This can lead to defects and the loss of the foetus.

But since most people have some level of allergy to gluten and/or dairy, it’s advisable to avoid gluten and dairy altogether during the preconception and pregnancy period.

7. Have An STD Check


Most people believe both they and their partner are STD free. However, there are some STD’s which can be asymptomatic, meaning that you may not be aware you have them, as there are no obvious symptoms.

One such STD is a Chlamydia infection. In men, a Chlamydia infection can lead to sperm abnormalities including sperm antibodies. In women, it can lead to scarring, blocked tubes and miscarriage.

A study found 60% of asymptomatic male partners of infected females attending a fertility clinic were found to be infected with Chlamydia. Most STD’s are easy to treat, so it pays for both partners to have an STD check. There is no point in only one partner going for a test as the other partner can re-infect them again.

8. Allow Yourself 120 Days Before Trying To Conceive

There is a common misconception that egg and sperm quality can not be improved. In fact, it is possible to improve the quality of your egg and sperm. However, it takes 120 days. This is because it takes approximately 120 days for eggs to mature and sperm to develop.

During the generation and maturation of gamete cells — sperm and ovum — that form an embryo, everything that you and your partner ingest, inhale or are exposed to will influence the health of your eggs and sperm for better or worse, and the ultimate quality of the genetic building blocks you pass onto your child.
This is why it’s crucial to follow a good preconception plan for a minimum of 4 months before conception. A baby is a 50-50 product of his or her parents — therefore optimizing the quality of eggs and sperm is of paramount importance.

Sperm disorders contribute to 40% of infertility cases. Women who suffer from recurrent miscarriages often have partners with low sperm counts and visually abnormal sperm. Therefore both partners should detox, follow a fertility diet, take preconception supplements and avoid reproductive toxins discussed in this article for minimum of 4 months before conception.

9. Avoid Caffeine, Smoking And Alcohol

You may not want to hear this, but caffeine consumption decreases fertility. A large study from Connecticut found as little as 1 cup per day increases the risk of not conceiving by 55 percent. And if you have 2-3 cups per day that risk rises to 100 percent and continues to increase with an additional cup up to 176 percent. And did you know that women who take it before and during pregnancy had twice the risk of miscarriage?

Alcohol is harmful to women’s eggs and men’s sperm and as little as one glass can reduce fertility by 50 percent! This can further lead to damage of the developing embryo and may result in miscarriage. And although it’s been known for a long time that drinking while pregnant is a no-no, drinking before pregnancy has been largely ignored.

This doesn’t stop with caffeine and alcohol alone. Smoking and recreational drugs can also reduce your odds of conception. A study tested the effects of cigarette smoking on semen quality in men and found that sperm motility (ability to propel forward) decreased in light smokers while heavy smoking produced abnormal sperm shape.

Scientists have discovered that quitting smoking may increase sperm count in men who quit smoking for 5-15 months by 50 percent to 800 percent respectively.

10. Take A Good Quality Preconception And Pregnancy Supplement

Regardless of whether you are eating organic produce and a healthy diet, you are unlikely to be getting all the nutrients your body needs for optimal fertility from your diet. This is why supplementation is important.

Getting pregnant and growing a new human being with your own reserves, requires a surplus of nutrients and energy. In your body’s accounting terms, pregnancy is a luxury, a splurge of energy and nutrients. Some of the key nutrients for fertility are:

Zinc
Selenium
Magnesium
Calcium
B12
B6
Folic acid
Vitamin C
Omega-3 fats

5 WAYS TO PROMOTE REGULAR OVULATION


Regular monthly ovulation is a critical event that needs to happen each menstrual cycle in order for a woman to become pregnant. Sadly, ovulatory dysfunction or anovulation happens regularly for many women, making it one of the leading causes of female infertility. There are however five simple ways to promote healthy regular ovulation and they are as follows…

1. Eat a Clean, Whole Food, Nourishing Fertility Diet

Fertility Diet is about supporting your body in its reproductive efforts; meaning eating real, whole foods, a variety of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, moderate amounts of lean (organic/grass-fed/free-range) meats, seafood and dairy, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats. Consistently, research has shown that following a Fertility Diet is one of the most influential ways to support regular ovulation. You might be surprised to know that consuming adequate amounts of Vitamins D, B12, Iron and Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) all can play a part in healthy ovulation.

2. Exercise Daily

Regular, moderate exercise helps maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI) or weight, which in turn supports hormonal balance and healthy insulin levels both important for fertility and ovulation.

3. Create a Stress Reduction Plan

While a bit of positive stress can be healthy (known as eustress), stress due to infertility is typically experienced at higher than average levels which may quickly run the body down. Consistent, very high levels of stress can cause normal functioning systems of the body to “shut down” (even if temporarily). This “shut down” may affect the function of the heart, lungs and nervous system; negatively impacting the overall health of the body. One of the body systems readily affected by stress is the reproductive system.

Stress is known to trigger the body to make excess stress hormones, one of which is cortisol. Cortisol inhibits the body’s main sex hormone gonadotropin releasing hormone or GnRH. By inhibiting GnRH, some women experience the loss of desire to participate in sexual activity, hormone imbalance and even anovulation.

4. Support Hormone Balance with Herbs

Several herbs have been found to encourage ovulation by having a positive influence on the hormone processes that regulate the menstrual cycle. Some of these can be found here…

5. Consider Natural Therapies

When there is stagnation within or lack of circulation to the reproductive system, fertility is impacted. Lack of circulation can result in menstrual cycle irregularities anywhere from having a light period to not having a period at all including disrupted ovulation.

One of the most effective natural therapies for increasing circulation – increasing the flow of fresh, oxygenated blood – to the reproductive system is Self Fertility Massage

Self Fertility Massage combines Chi Nei Tsang, deep tissue massage, Myofacial release, acupressure and Reflexology, and when performed on the lower abdomen impacts the function of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, liver, stomach and intestines.

In conclusion, eat well, exercise, manage stress, and consider herbs and natural therapies to support and promote regular ovulation. They are steps that are relatively easy to adhere to and important for anyone on their fertility journey.

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14 FACTORS THAT AFFECT A WOMAN’S FERTILITY


Most people know that a woman’s fertility decreases as she gets older, but even during her most fertile (and otherwise healthy) years, lifestyle choices and external factors can affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant.

Women who want to increase their chances of getting pregnant often don’t know the best things to do or what to watch out for. So, below are some of factors that do (or don’t) affect a woman’s fertility, and what you can do about them if you are trying to conceive;

Obesity

Carrying around extra pounds can affect hormone production and make it more difficult for a woman to get pregnant. The more weight a woman gains over her healthy weight, the more she tends to experience decreased ovarian function. A 2009 study published in Fertility and Sterility found that women who were obese at age 18 were more likely to develop polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and have problems with infertility. PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and the leading cause of infertility.

Being Underweight

Just as excess body fat can impact fertility, so can not having enough of it. That may be because women who have very low BMIs are deficient in leptin, the hormone that controls hunger and feelings of satiety. Having low leptin contributes to the absence of menstrual periods, according to a 2009 Harvard University study. Maintaining a healthy body weight—one that falls in the normal BMI range and that is reached through a healthy diet and moderate exercise—is one of the most important things a woman can do to increase her chances of getting pregnant.
Age

When a woman reaches menopause, usually in her 40s or 50s, she no longer ovulates and is unable to get pregnant. But even in the decade or so before menopause officially occurs, she may experience fertility problems as her ovulation becomes less regular and her egg count declines—a time known as perimenopause.

There’s no official age when fertility begins to take a dive, but many doctors say that it often becomes increasingly difficult to get pregnant after a particular age. This age is different for every woman, though; some may go through perimenopause earlier, while others remain fertile through their 40s. That’s why it’s important for women of any age who are having trouble conceiving to see a specialist sooner rather than later.

Your Mother

Ask your mom how old she was when she went through menopause. If she started on the early side, then you probably will, too. Women are born with a certain amount of eggs and there are certain genetic factors that might make you born with more or less eggs than usual, or that may make you use those eggs faster than other average women. But you certainly aren’t doomed to relive the same exact scenario your mom did. External factors that don’t necessarily affect you could have impacted your mom.

Household Chemicals

Exposure to pollutants, pesticides, and industrial compounds can decrease a couple’s ability to have children by up to 29%, according to a 2013 study published in Environmental Health Perspectives. Additionally, a 2015 Washington University study found that 15 common chemicals were associated with early menopause. These chemicals include nine PCBs (which have been banned since 1979 but still exist in older products), three pesticides, two forms of plastics called phthalates (often found in personal care items and beauty products like perfumes and nail polishes), and the toxin furan, a byproduct of industrial combustion.

Smoking

Smoking can hurt a developing fetus, but lighting up can also drastically affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant in the first place. Smoking causes up to 13% of all infertility cases (One 2014 study even found that a woman’s smoking may affect the fertility of her sons).

Cigarette smoke disrupts hormones and damages DNA in both men and women and it doesn’t have to be heavy smoking, either. Even women who smoke moderately or who are exposed to second hand smoke have disrupted endocrine function and can experience significant fertility issues.

Alcohol

There’s no evidence that a few drinks a week will affect your fertility, but doctors do caution against heavy drinking—more than one drink a day for women—which has been linked to an increased risk for ovulation disorders.

You probably already know you should stop drinking if you think you could be pregnant. Drinking during the early stages of pregnancy (and possibly even before conception) has been linked to premature births. As for whether it’s safe to drink later in pregnancy, the jury’s still out. Many doctors say a small amount of alcohol is OK, but the CDC and Surgeon General say it’s best not to indulge since there is no proof that it’s not harmful to the baby.

Extreme exercise

Working out helps keep you slim, strong, and full of energy—all important when you’re trying to get pregnant. Thing is, you can overdo it: If you’re exercising too much, it can have a negative impact on ovulation. It’s not just an issue that affects very thin athletes, either. A 2012 study published in Fertility and Sterility found that normal-weight women who exercised vigorously for more than five hours a week had a harder time getting pregnant.

The most obvious sign of a potential problem is a change in menstrual cycle. It doesn’t have to go away completely before you notice. If you notice that it becomes lighter or shorter, you should talk to your doctor about the implications for your fertility and your health.

Injectable Birth Control

Once you stop taking most forms of hormonal birth control, you can get pregnant within a month. The one exception: Depo-Provera, the injectable birth control. Each Depo-Provera injection prevents pregnancy for 12 to 14 weeks—and while some women do get pregnant in as little as one month after that protection wears off, it can take other women up to a year to conceive. Doctors recommend women stop using injectable birth control several months before they hope to get pregnant.

Thyroid Disease

A 2015 study published in The Obstetrician & Gynecologist supports the long-suspected theory that thyroid disorders can contribute to ovulation and pregnancy problems, and suggests that women having trouble conceiving be tested for over- or underactive thyroid. People with significant thyroid disease are typically going to have some pretty obvious symptoms, but subclinical, undiagnosed hypothyroidism is certainly a recognized problem as well, and we know it can have subtle effects on fertility without a woman knowing it.
Caffeine

If you’re addicted to caffeine, some studies suggest you may have trouble getting pregnant. A 2011 study from the Nevada School of Medicine found that caffeine interferes with the muscle contractions that help eggs travel from the ovaries and through the fallopian tubes to the womb, while a 2012 Danish study revealed that drinking five or more cups of coffee a day may cut a woman’s chances of successful in vitro fertilization by half. That said, other studies suggest caffeine plays no role in fertility. Either way, if you’re struggling to conceive, it’s worth taking a look at your caffeine intake and cutting back if you’re drinking more than 200 milligrams a day—that’s 1 to 2.8-ounce cups of coffee.

Medical Conditions

Health issues such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids can affect a woman’s chances of getting pregnant or successfully carrying a pregnancy to term. Women with autoimmune disorders (such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) may also have trouble conceiving, since their bodies may reject a fertilized egg or attack her partner’s sperm. In many cases, though, women with these health conditions can still get pregnant and have healthy babies. Working with a medical team to manage and improve symptoms, and seeing fertility help if needed, can increase the chances for success.

Sexual health history

Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and cause fertility problems, even years after a woman contracts them. In fact, chlamydia can cause damage to the fallopian tubes without any other symptoms, and many women may not know they had the disease until they experience trouble getting pregnant.

Stress
Women with higher levels of an enzyme linked to stress had a harder time getting pregnant in a 2014 study published in Human Reproduction. Researchers say this study doesn’t indicate that stress alone is responsible for fertility problems, but they do suggest that women who have been trying to get pregnant for several months try adopting a stress management program.

Perceived stress can certainly alter hormone levels and ovulation. Stress itself is not bad, but when it is in excess—and when we react to it in a negative way—it can have all kinds of impact on our health and our bodies.

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CAN FIBROIDS GROW BACK AFTER SURGERY?


Yes and No!

NO: Because once fibroids are removed by surgery, they do not grow back. So technically, a woman cannot experience a fibroids recurrence.

Yes: Because new fibroids can grow in the same place or on other parts of the womb.

How Likely Are Fibroids To Grow Back?

There have been various studies which have researched this question. One study indicated that;

if myomectomy surgery is performed for one single fibroid, 11 percent of patients would require repeat surgery within the following 10 years.
If multiple fibroids were removed, the repeat rate was about 25 percent.
Another study investigated the success rate of uterine artery embolization (UAE) and found that 17 percent of patients needed further treatment within 30 months. As most ‘recurrences’ occurred within 2 years, the researchers recommended that patients be monitored with transvaginal ultrasound for at least 2 years after UAE surgery.

What Makes Fibroids More Likely To Grow Back?

Age: The nearer a woman is to menopause, the less likely fibroids are to grow back. Under normal circumstances, it would be very unusual for a woman over 40 to need a repeat myomectomy for example.

Over-Looked Fibroids: Some fibroids are so small they may be missed by the surgeon, but over time they can grow larger and become problematic. One study found that as many as 29 percent of women had fibroids left behind after myomectomy. However, not all these women will require repeat surgery as the fibroids may not grow bigger or cause problems.

Amount of Fibroids Removed: The more fibroids you have removed, the more likely new ones are to grow, indicating a possible genetic cause.

Childbirth: One study found that women who gave birth after myomectomy were less likely to develop new fibroids than women who did not. New fibroids appeared in 16 percent of women who gave birth compared to 28 percent of women who didn’t.

Lupron Treatment: Hormone therapy using the drug Lupron is sometimes given to women to shrink the size of their fibroids before surgery. However, sometimes it can shrink the fibroids so small, the surgeon fails to spot them. One study found that 63 percent of women treated with Lupron still had small fibroids left over after surgery compared to 13 percent of women who didn’t take the drug.
The danger of fibroid re-growth has made a lot of women to undergo surgery several times with each one having negative consequences on their health and reproductive system.

Therefore, it is important that you search for an alternative means of treating fibroid in a natural form and which will ensure a total cure of fibroid and naturally block a new re-growth of fibroid masses. If you need such alternative,

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