Another Door Opens

Well here I am to punch in for another exciting edition of bearing my soul and searching for insight through reflection. Is everybody in-the ceremony is about to begin. As I shared with you last time, the Lord has been a major driving force for me on this mission to health and wellness. I have gained heightened awareness in the past month or so. Thank you lord for providing when I have asked of you. I praise you. Light bulbs are coming on and doors are opening. There are many aspects to health and wellness and I am being led into all of them, all at once. This truly is a very exciting time in my life. Many people at 500 some odd pounds would give up and let go, not this guy. Every day I am so amazed at the resolve that God has given me. This is what I asked for and he has provided. I'll tell you, there is no better feeling than to know that through your dedication, you are accomplishing your goals, one step at a time. As cliché as this sounds, It doesn't happen overnight. For all you star wars nerds out there, the death star wasn't built in one day! I say this to all of you out there, all of you that are in the same place as me. Listen, I know how you feel. I know you're hurting, both physically and mentally. I know how difficult it is to go in public with all the eyes on you. People stare and make fun. I know you cry tears at night. I know you’re depressed. You feel alone don't you? You struggle with temptation everyday. But most of all, I know about those unresolved things just floating in your head tormenting and torturing you. How could anybody possibly love ME? Why was I treated that why by my father? WHY, WHY, WHY???. You've come to a point where you don't even love yourself anymore. And you continue to question everything, even your own existence. But you see, we can't ask why. We can't presume to understand gods will. Adam and Eve tried that in Eden and look where that got us, Banished, angry and walking on dirt that grows weeds unless taken care of properly. The point I'm trying to make is, let's not ask why, let's ask HOW. Lord, HOW did I get to this point? Lord, HOW do I change? It's real simple, trust me on this---ask and you shall receive. He will give you the strength to love yourself again and he will not leave your side when you are on your knees and ready to throw in the towel. Just do it. And as your doing it pray for him to lead you to the things you need to make this happen. My friends this is what he is doing for me. He is leading me right to the resources I NEED to change my life. God wants us to be well, he gave us one body, a temple in which to invite the holy spirit in. We need to take care of that temple. He wants this for us god wants us to prosper.

"Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers." - 3 John1:2

Here is an example of how doors have been opening in my life. About a month ago we went to a brunch and study session of the Christian book" a purpose driven life" At this lunch a brother informed me that a Christian based Natural Health healer by the name of Rudy Davis along with his wife Jeanette, were going to be giving seminars in the area. (By the way this is their website) http://www.baysidenaturalhealth.com/

My Christian brother gave me his card and told me to contact him for the information about the seminar. I sent him an email and he gave me info to find out about the seminar. I gave the people organizing the seminar a call and they told me how to find it. It turned out that I missed the first night but I could continue from where they left off. So off I went on a Monday night. I made my way to Dartmouth at a church. The people welcomed me as I walked in. I sat down and opened my mind and heart to taking in the information I needed. The seminar was opened with prayer, which gave me a good feeling that I was being led to the right place. The first session was all about movement and exercise. The useful information just came flooding in. Here is a little sample of something I wrote that night "Healthy eating without exercise is useless. Thank you God for getting me on this path and keeping me focused. Praise you lord for giving me the gift of movement. This is the tool that will bring me change. It was hard to move in the beginning, but it is getting easier and easier. This is truly a blessing."

Over the next few nights, The information continued to come. For example I learned that prolonged inactivity is equal to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. We learned that our body has many natural processes that allow it to heal and get rid of toxins. Some of the most important things involved in healing and getting rid of toxins are: drinking water, chewing our food properly and proper elimination (using the washroom) For example, in terms of chewing our food: Let's say you're eating an apple and you do not chew it properly, it can sit in your stomach and ferment, causing internal intoxication The same goes for meat, if it is not chewed properly it can sit in our stomach and putrefy, causing toxins to be distributed in our blood. Some pretty heavy stuff eh....? It made me think a lot about the things I am putting in my body and what goes on in there. I definitely think these are things that God wants me to know. Here's another little prayer I wrote during this seminar:

"God, my body knows exactly what to do when it's getting rid of toxins. It can build new blood vessels. It can build new arteries. This is not just chance. All our body processes are not just co-incidences. You made this so, Praise to you!"

One of the most important things I learned from this seminar is the value of raw foods. Rudy and his wife Jeanette spoke to us about the incredible benefits that we can get from eating recipes made from raw vegetables. In most cases, cooking vegetables drains them of their vitamins and nutrients and our body misses out on what it needs to fight toxins. This information was very valuable. We got samples and recipes for raw foods. Some of which I have tried and really like. I have also joined a support group with some of the people attending the seminar. We have already had a meeting and I have learned some new things. I really feel like the lord is giving me an arsenal of info to prepare the way for my life as a healthy man. I will speak more about these raw food recipes in future blogs. I will also be speaking more about Rudy and Jeanette Davis and their philosophies. They have videos that I hope to get soon so that I can share this gift of health with people around me.

It was a wonderful learning experience to be at that seminar. I really got a sense that the almighty wants us ALL to be well. He speaks to us every day, I really do think we just need to stop and listen to him. On the other hand, the dark one wants to take us down and wants to keep us in a state of unhealthy living. Every day we are bombarded with cheeseburger commercials, Pop and chips, cheap meals. DEAL, DEAL, DEAL!!!!! Get your ice cream fix..... mmmmmmmmmmm Chocolate is sexy......it's dizzying. Worship the golden cow and get fat while you do it.!! It's almost like being hypnotized and being in a deep sleep of ignorance and false bliss. But I tell you, once you really start being aware and start seeing the truth in the way of health, then you really will feel the bliss. Then you really will hear God's voice.

Ephesians 5:14 has "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

Wow...that was a lot of sharing, I'm beat…… time for a nap. Till next time my friends. Stay strong and God Bless. In my next blog I will speak to you of how we are being deceived. till then check this out. http://www.heartattackgrill.com/ http://www.youtube.com/heartattackgrill#p/u/3/FpE37nlAb8E Yup the Dark one is pulling out all the stops, Heart disease and sex rolled up into one big Mockery Wrap!


Yours In Christ

Michael