Prayer – Lord Jesus, did You ever catch a cold? Were You ever sick? You healed so many people—from Peter’s mother-in-law who had a fever, to lepers, lame, blind, and even raising people from the dead. You are an awesome Healer. Please even now…heal the sick, help and strengthen the broken hearted, and give us Your peace. We know You are with us always…even to the end of the age. Thank You!
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| Rest. Sit a minute and pray. Bench in the Gaiser Conservatory. Spokane, Washington |
Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. James 5:13-15
Meditate.
Pray.
Note to self—don’t get sick! Ah…but
you’ve a sore throat—is it the beginning of a cold? I’ve learned, once again,
that if I don’t slow down and rest, that my body will make me rest…and then I’m
sick! Ugh. I know that I forget what to do when I have a cold or am just plain
sick. Here’s a checklist of things to remember.
o Pray. Ask others to pray for you. Jesus is with us where two or more are gathered together—even over the phone or texting messages.
o Take your vitamins and supplements, so you don’t get sick. Take extra if you are sick.
o Take allergy medicine as directed by your physician.
o Exercise and walk outside at least 20 minutes a day. Rain/snow/heat/wind. Walk anyway!
o REST! That is the best preventative and healer. Sick—put an extra blanket on the bed and sleep!
o Drink plenty of extra fluids besides your 8-12 glasses of water each day.
o Make some hot tea with lemon, honey, and fresh grated ginger. Drink it while it is still warm, adding just a little cayenne pepper and apple cider vinegar for an added kick.
o Drink a quart of orange juice every day while feeling sick.
o Eat chicken soup. Ideally make the broth yourself pressure cooking the chicken bones.
o Eat fresh pineapple and kiwi. They have more vitamin C an orange.
o Eat oranges, lemons, and limes.
o Sleep—sleep—sleep.
o Use Vicks or Essential oils (Peppermint, Thieves or Immunity) on your throat and chest.
Always
begin each day…each moment with prayer. Prayer is powerful. It connects us with
our living God, not with worthless idols. Be careful to whom you pray.
Remember, there is only one God.
Verse of Salvation ~ Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light." Matthew 11:28-30
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