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Destra Mash it Up at Mas Camp
(PHOTOS: KARL MCLARTY)
AN energetic performance from Trinidadian soca queen Destra Garcia was the highlight of last Friday’s Bacchanal J’Ouvert.
By midnight, there was barely any room for movement at the Mas Camp venue, where hundreds of soca lovers turned out for one of the most popular events on Bacchanal Jamaica’s calendar. READ MORE
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I feel the peace and freedom of letting go and trusting God
What I am reading today…
Let Go Let God (from the Daily Word)
I FEEL THE PEACE AND FREEDOM OF LETTING GO AND TRUSTING GOD
Pilots often describe the moment of take-off as a time of freedom when the plane defies gravity and literally releases its attachment to the earth. Pilots need a certain degree of courage to let go and trust the plane’s aerodynamics to function properly and fly.
Similarly, I need a degree of courage to let go and have faith in God as the active power in my life. To reach that level of trust, I remember moments in my life when I felt God’s presence guiding and blessing me. I look at the life of Jesus and see the strength of surrender, trusting in God.
I let go and trust that what has been demonstrated in the past will continue to demonstrate in my life. My faith enables me to let go and trust in God.
Be strong and of good courage.—1 Chronicles 28:20
Releasing Any Thought Of Limitation, I Am Free.
What I am reading today…
Freedom (from the Daily Word)
RELEASING ANY THOUGHT OF LIMITATION, I AM FREE.
I celebrate the breakthroughs in my life when freedom comes rushing in, as when the Israelites successfully crossed the Red Sea—free at last from the bonds of slavery.
For 40 years before the Israelites reached the Promised Land, Moses led them as they wandered through the desert. At times, I may feel lost on my own journey. During times of change—a new job, relationship or living situation—I may need to break free of bonds that bind me. As I let go of feelings of unworthiness or inadequacy and release shame or guilt, I claim my freedom.
Nothing can keep me from being all I was created to be. I am whole and I am free!
I will take you as my people, and I will be your God. You shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has freed you from the burdens of the Egyptians.—Exodus 6:7
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How water keeps me going!
It’s surprising how many people take for granted the benefits of staying hydrated and drinking enough water throughout the day, and I mean actual water, not just liquids. Aside from needing it if you lead an active lifestyle, a recent water challenge I did with some friends, proved how it can be beneficial in controlling your weight and the calories you take in.
Water Challenge
I recently did a ‘gallon a day’ water challenge with some friends, where for two weeks, we had to consume a full gallon of water. I’ll admit, I never did quite reach that gallon, but I did see my water intake increase. What I found, during the challenge, is that I was able to maintain a full-like state for longer thus lessening my urge to snack; I was energized and had fewer headaches, and my skin also benefited! “Dehydration makes your skin look more dry and wrinkled, which can be improved with proper hydration,” says Kaiser Permanente nephrologist Steven Guest, MD.
Though water isn’t the only thing I use in my fitness program, it is a vital element, even more so now after that ‘gallon a day’ challenge.
Do you have a glass of water beside you now? Hope so!
World peace begins with the awareness of oneness
What I am reading today…
World Peace (from the Daily Word)
WORLD PEACE BEGINS WITH THE AWARENESS OF ONENESS
Peace begins when we recognize God in all creation regardless of where or how we live. When we appreciate our differences, celebrate our likenesses, and acknowledge our oneness, we are taking initial steps toward world peace.
People living in different nations may see things from their individual vantage points; yet, we can still coexist in harmony. Respect and cooperation foster understanding. Encouraging ingenuity boosts progress for all people. Everyone benefits when we find “win-win” solutions to social, economic and ecological challenges.
When we see rightly, we know we are one with each other and with God. This is the beginning of world peace.
In his days may righteousness flourish and peace abound.—Psalm 72:7
I flourish in the grace of God and my life blossoms
What I am reading today…
Grace (from the Daily Word)
I FLOURISH IN THE GRACE OF GOD AND MY LIFE BLOSSOMS
With its delicate petals arched toward the sun, a lotus plant blossoms into a gorgeous flower though its roots reside in muddy water.
Like the lotus, I may be entrenched in a murky situation but, through the power of grace, I, too, can flourish. In the stillness of Silence, I cultivate serenity. I am rooted in Spirit—the foundation from which all blessings unfold.
Just as the petals of the lotus flower rise above the water, I lift my vision above the horizon of any murky challenge or disquieting change. Centered in my “lotus heart,” I am confident that good will blossom from any challenge.
I lift up my eyes to the hills—from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.—Psalm 121:1-2
God is in the midst of those I love
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Pray for Others (from the Daily Word)
GOD IS IN THE MIDST OF THOSE I LOVE
When someone dear to me is in need, I can help him or her through prayer. The power of faith and understanding is great. It frees my mind of fear and anxiety about the one for whom I pray. I take my eyes off the problem and focus on the spirit of God within.
No matter how serious the condition or how hopeless my loved one may feel, the spirit of God is within them. I hold my dear one in heart and mind. I see the indwelling life of God as strength, energy and courage.
I send my faith and love to anyone in need, affirming that their spirit will be uplifted. I give thanks, for God is in the midst of all, and all is well.
The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.—James 5:15
I am a perfect expression of divine wholeness
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Healing (from the Daily Word)
I AM A PERFECT EXPRESSION OF DIVINE WHOLENESS
Perfection and wholeness are hallmarks of my spiritual nature. When I recognize divine life as my true identity, I release error beliefs about my physical health.
In Truth, I am more than my body! I am created from and filled with a divine life force more potent than any imbalance, diagnosis or prognosis.
To support the healing process, I call forth the divine wisdom intrinsic to every cell, system and function of my body. I use powerful affirmative words and positive thoughts to imprint my consciousness with life-sustaining health. I am one with the flawless expression of Divine Life, swiftly restoring me to wholeness now.
Be attentive to my words … For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.—Proverbs 4:20-22
Today is a new beginning. I am filled with hope and promise.
What I am reading today…
Birth (from the Daily Word)
TODAY IS A NEW BEGINNING. I AM FILLED WITH HOPE AND PROMISE.
Springtime brings new birth—a beautiful reminder of the activity of God! Whether it is a sprout emerging from the soil, bursting into the light; a bird chipping out of the egg it once called home; or a baby taking its first breath, life is always unfolding. A newborn baby or a seedling for a mighty oak may seem weak and fragile, yet each is filled with immense potential.
Likewise, I am filled with promise and potential, and I let this day be a fresh start. As I release self-limiting thoughts and behaviors, I am reborn. Divine ideas seem to come to me from out of the blue. I am filled with hope as I breathe in the fresh air of this new day and feel fully alive.
In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures.—James 1:18
