Silent Sufferers 

MEMO: As I awakened on this morning, the Most High dropped this in my spirit.

Be mindful of how you respond to others. There are people in our midst who are suffering in silence. They may look good, they may dress well and they may behave accordingly. But, behind closed doors, they are fragile emotional wrecks. One wrong word, one unkind or thoughtless act could cause them to break. Everything is not always the way it appears. Therefore, when you pray, remember those who daily suffer in silence.

Unspoken Communication is Still Language!

Language is defined by Google as the principal method of human communication, consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture. Unspoken language is language that is expressed or understood without being directly stated.

With that being said, we must understand that more often than not, people choose to convey their NEGATIVE attitudes and thoughts through nonverbal/unspoken actions and communication.  They choose to  communicate to you exactly how they feel about you; not by what they choose to say, but often by what they choose NOT to say.   Sometimes, it is done in a very demeaning, spiteful way.  Other times, it is done in a more crafty, subtle way.

The nonverbal/unspoken approaches may include (but not limited to) rejection, omission, excluding and ignoring.  Please understand me, rejection, omission, excluding and ignoring are expressive, powerful forms of nonverbal communication.   It is often easy for adults to recognize this behavior in children; sometimes, we identify this behavior as a form of bullying.  But, it is a bit more difficult to recognize this same behavior in adults.

The Takeaway

Be selective in what you choose to dismiss.  Sometimes, the  nonverbal/unspoken actions and communication of others are very INTENTIONAL and they are designed to kill, to steal and to destroy.  That’s right!  They are designed to kill your spirit, to steal your peace and to destroy your confidence and your self-esteem.  This is a ploy of the enemy.  John 10:10 reminds us that the thief cometh to kill, to steal and to destroy.  Therefore, you MUST allow your inner man to evaluate this ploy.  Do those nonverbal/unspoken actions and communications kill, do they steal, or do they destroy?  The Most High will guide your evaluation as you determine if the nonverbal/unspoken actions and communications by others are designed to kill, to steal and to destroy.  When your spirit is in tune with HIS SPIRIT, the Most High will NOT allow the wool to be pulled over your eyes.  You will be able to try the spirit by the spirit! 

Until next time - Shalom.

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 May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

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Watermelon Juice Review

 The summertime favorite fruit, watermelon, is not only hydrating and refreshing; but, it is also high in potassium and vitamin C.  Watermelon may even be beneficial in boosting metabolism and aiding in weight loss.  For additional watermelon benefits, check out watermelon .  Some studies even claim that drinking watermelon juice may aid in reducing belly fat.  

Recently, I tried two brands of watermelon juice - TSAMMA and Wonder Melon.  Here is my review.   I will use a (1-10) rating scale with 1 for not so good and 10 for exceptional.  

TSAMMA was my least favorite.  I purchased a 12 ounce bottle from Publix.  Not all grocery chains sell this brand.  Check the store locator on the TSAMMA website for availability in your area.

  

Wonder Melon (Watermelon Lemon Cayenne)  is quite tasty, especially if you're a fan of cayenne.  For me, the heat from the cayenne is highly detectable. 

Wonder Melon (Watermelon Cucumber Basil) is my favorite among the three.  It was both hydrating and refreshing.

Everybody Has Problems

 Stop minimizing the problems of others!  Many people, erroneously, believe that as long as a person has electricity, food and shelter that he/she has no problems.  More times than not, that is NOT the case.  As a matter of fact, it is often a trick of the enemy to isolate people.  What do you mean?  I’m glad you asked.  The enemy likes to isolate people and to make them feel that they are all alone.  When a person looks as if he/she is okay, others think that the person has it altogether.  As a result, no one would even consider that the person who looks “altogether” is really a mess.  Sometimes, many aspects of that person’s life is in complete shambles.  And, because others believe that the person has it “altogether”, they never check on that person (leaving the person to be isolated).  And, if someone does happen to check on that person, they minimize their problems because the problem is not what they think a problem really is.  You know what I’m talking about - we’ve all minimized someone else’s problems at one point or another.  We often reason that if the person IS NOT sick, IS NOT broke, IS NOT homeless, IS NOT hungry - then they really don’t have any problems.  Just because their problem is miniscule to you, it is still a mountain to them.  So, the next time you make a judgment about someone’s problems (even if you have no point of reference), you can always go to God in prayer.  

Father God,

I thank you for placing _____ in my life.  I don’t know what he/she is really experiencing.  But, God, you know.  I don’t understand the disappointment, the despair, nor the pain.  But, God, you know.  So, I ask that you will cover ______ and provide supernatural favor so that ______ will experience peace.  Meet _____ needs and allow _____ to experience the joy that comes in the morning.  I thank you, in advance.  In the name of Jesus, AMEN.

 

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Envision

  If you are like me, the past twelve months have revealed so much - about people, about ideologies and about systems. Needless to say, it has been an eye opening experience - revealing many disheartening things that have wreaked havoc on our intellect and on our spirit man. As a result, many of us have over-indulged in comforting foods that have caused unwelcomed weight gain and created imbalances in our physical bodies. It is time for us all to do some end of the year self-care. Why? Self-care is a form of self-edification. When we are edified, we can edify others in return. So, I challenge you to set aside some time to assess the state of your wellness. How are you mentally? How are you physically? How are you spiritually?

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your

whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the

coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23)

As you begin to focus on self-care, begin to ENVISION. Envision as it relates to your wellness. According to Google, to envision is to imagine as a future possibility. As it relates to your wellness, what do you desire - by the end of the first quarter in 2021? By the end of the second quarter in 2021? By the end of the third quarter in 2021? By the end of the year in 2021? BE REALISTIC. Setting goals today prepares you for success in the future. That is why it is so important to envision.

Do you want to be emotionally better than you are right now - minus overwhelming anxiety and debilitating depression?

Do you want to peacefully distance yourself from draining people and relationships that leave you depleted as opposed to uplifted?

Do you want to shed the excess pounds that you’ve gained since the pandemic?

Do you want to learn more about God’s way of doing things?

Do you want a closer relationship with the Most High God?

Do you want to change your diet in order to reduce inflammation and to be able to manage pain without being dependent upon prescription medication?

The list could go on and on, but I think you get the point. What do you desire? ENVISION it! I invite you to envision with me. I am setting goals for myself that I will re-evaluate at the end of the first quarter in 2021. An expected end starts with a plan. Write the vision. Make it plain!

The Lord gave me this answer: “Write down clearly on tablets what I reveal to you, so that it can be read at a glance. Put it in writing, because it is not yet time for it to come true. But the time is coming quickly, and what I show you will come true. It may seem slow in
coming, but wait for it; it will certainly take place, and it will not
be delayed. Habakkuk 2:2-3 (Good News Translation)

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