Invitation to the Miracle

Sometimes we place requests on God without seeking His will and desire for our involvement. We faithfully say, “God is going to take care of this for me,” and like Jonah, we go and make a shelter for ourselves, sitting in the shade to see what God will do ( Jonah 4:5 ). Rather, we should keep our spirit sensitive to His presence and stay in His light, working alongside Him should He call us there.

While we need to fully depend upon the Lord, He is often not going to move unless we accept His invitation to faithfully work with Him. One may say, “I just need to have faith as small as a mustard seed, for Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” ” ( Matthew 17:20 ).

However, Jesus then said, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.” ( Mark 9:29 ). Fasting is a physical act of involved sacrifice. We give up the satisfaction of satiety and the tasting of food in order to cleanse and to hear from the Lord. Comparatively, our time is a sacrifice, our energy is a sacrifice, and our dedication is a sacrifice. It’s this working sacrifice and perseverance in our prayer requests that’s pleasing to the Lord- not that He needs it- but involving us in His work draws us closer to Him in relationship, in faith, and in love. It helps mold us further into the image of His Son Jesus Christ. He wants us involved with the miracle, like Jesus involved the servants in turning the water to wine ( John 2:7-11 ), and when He invited His disciples to be apart of the miracle of feeding the five thousand ( Matthew 14:16-21 ).

The greatest treasure is that when we are in total submission to the Lord, our spirit is sensitive to see and hear Him working, even in the smallest of details. He wants you to witness the details of the miracle He is doing in your life.

And if this has been for you, you can pray right now:

Lord Jesus, I come to you today in a posture of humbleness and absolute surrender to you. I repent and ask for Your forgiveness for all my sins. Lord God, you know my needs right now. I desperately desire to know what you want of me in answering these prayers. Where do I go? What would you have me do, Lord? Open my eyes and ears. Keep my heart sensitive to your working and to your voice. Have me go when you say go, and pause when you want me to pause. I pray all of these things in your powerful and almighty name, Lord Jesus. Amen.

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Ginger for Health: What You Need to Know

Ginger has been used for thousands of years for the treatment of many ailments, such as colds, nausea, arthritis, migraines, and hypertension. The medicinal, chemical, and pharmacological properties of ginger have been extensively reviewed, and the following lists its benefits.

• Reduces Nausea and Vomiting:

  Ginger is well-known for its ability to combat nausea and vomiting, making it a popular remedy for morning sickness, motion sickness, chemotherapy , and post-operative nausea. 

• Aids Digestion:

  Ginger can help improve digestion by speeding up stomach emptying and reducing gas and bloating. Eating ginger can also cut down on fermentation and constipation .

• Anti-inflammatory Properties:

  Ginger contains compounds like gingerol and shogaol that possess anti-inflammatory effects, which can be beneficial in managing conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis . 

• May Lower Blood Sugar:

  Some studies suggest that ginger may help improve blood sugar control, potentially benefiting individuals with type 2 diabetes.  

• Heart Health Benefits:

  Ginger may help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which can contribute to better heart health. 

• Pain Relief:

  Ginger has been shown to help reduce pain associated with menstrual cramps, muscle soreness, and osteoarthritis. 

• Antioxidant Properties:

  Ginger is rich in antioxidants , which can help protect the body against cell damage caused by free radicals (compounds that can damage cells when their numbers grow too high).

Pairing lemon juice and sliced ginger in a tea has shown to have positive effects:

• May Aid Weight Loss:

  Ginger can help boost metabolism and increase calorie burn, while lemon's pectin fiber can help reduce appetite and cravings.  

• Detoxification:

  Lemon is a natural diuretic and can help flush out toxins from the body, while ginger promotes sweating, further aiding detoxification. 

• Brain Health:

  Some studies suggest that ginger and lemon may help improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases . 

Though generally safe, consult with your licensed nutritionist, holistic/integrated practitioner, or medical doctor before consuming ginger or ginger and lemon for medicinal purposes. †*  

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