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In the case of type 1, or juvenile, diabetes the pancreas is not able to produce sufficient insulin with the result that extra insulin needs to be administered medically.
If your glucose level tends to be higher than normal, you are considered to be pre-diabetic or insulin resistant. The symptoms of insulin resistance are very subtle and not as obvious as the other types.The one thing most pre-diabetics have in common is excess weight.

This condition has in the past several years been showing up even in children and adolescents. This is not caused by the pancreas failing to produce enough insulin but, rather, by an overabundance of glucose in the bloodstream.

Excess fat tissue is laden with glucose and this eventually causes insulin resistance. The pancreas increases insulin production in order to offset the glut of glucose. On the other hand the muscle, fat and liver cells get overwhelmed with the overabundance of both glucose and insulin. This explains why these folk have high levels of both glucose and insulin in their bloodstream.

Insulin resistance, if left unchecked, will develop into type 2 diabetes and resulting complications. But, the good news is that this can be avoided by losing on average 5 to 7 percent of body weight, or 10 to 15 pounds simply by making changes in diet and physical exercise.

Some natural dietary sources that are said to be highly effective in blood sugar metabolism are magnesium and zinc. Magnesium is present in green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds and zinc in oysters, ginger root, pecans, egg yolk, beef liver, sardines, almonds, and chicken.

In August 2000, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced findings resulting from a number of studies that cinnamon increased glucose metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes 20-fold!
In Pakistan there was an independent study of 60 type 2 diabetics who had been treated for several years with anti-diabetic drugs, but not insulin. According to the journal Diabetes Care, the subjects received about two teaspoons of a day for 40 days.

The results greatly surprised the scientists. The cinnamon reduced the blood sugar levels, increased insulin production, and lowered the blood cholesterol in all the patients! These benefits lasted even 20 days after the end of the study. Furthermore, their LDL, or bad, blood cholesterol levels were lowered between 10 to 26 percent, but the HDL, or good cholesterol, levels were not reduced!
These great findings for type 2 diabetics give much hope for the many millions of both type 2 and insulin resistant sufferers in the world.

With the right nutrition, you can lower your blood sugar levels, improve your cholesterol ratios, reverse your insulin resistance (also referred to as Metabolic Syndrome), and prevent type 2 diabetes altogether. An added side benefit of cinnamon (as if the above isn’t exciting enough) is that it will help you lose weight!




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There are essentially three main types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.

Type 1, also known as diabetes mellitus and juvenile diabetes, has hitherto been the most prevalent form. It is an auto (self) immune disease that affects mainly children and adolescents.

Type 1, commonly referred to as just diabetes, is the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. It affects over 150 million people worldwide. If unchecked, it can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and circulation problems which in turn can result in lower-extremity amputations.

The type 2 variety comes about due to the inability of the pancreatic cells of the body to respond to high blood glucose levels when insulin is produced. In other words, folk suffering from Type 2, or adult onset diabetes, do produce enough insulin, but their cells aren't able to recognize it and reaact accordingly.

Although type 2 used to be prevalent in people in their mid thirties or later, in the last few years it has been more and more prevalent in young obese children and adolescents to the point that it is being termed an epidemic.

The good news is that type 2 can be totally prevented through weight loss, cutting out junk food and sugarladen drinks, and getting plenty of exercise.

Gestational diabetes (GD) affects about 4 percent of all pregnant women. Having GD may increase the risk of redevelopment in future pregnancies and could possibly develop into type 2 later in life, if not checked carefully.

Diabetes may occur due to other factors as well, such as injury to or disease of the pancreas, certain medications (such as steroids), surgery, infections and malnutrition.

Then there is pre-diabetes. That means that either the cells are starting to become resistant to insulin or the pancreas is not producing as much insulin as required.

It’s important to be aware of any metabolic changes, such as the constant need to drink excessively and frequent urination, which these are mainly type 1 symptoms.

Other symptoms of the different types of diabetes often come on suddenly may include extreme fatigue, slow healing of wounds, and frequent infections that take a long time to cure.

Because type 2 is characterized by a gradual onset, the warning signs are not always very clearly defined. It is, therefore, of utmost importance to have medical checkups regularly. According to The National Institutes of Health, moderate exercise and a low-fat diet help reduce the chances of developing diabetes.

Complications of diabetes include eye problems and blindness, heart disease, stroke, neurological problems, amputation, and impotence.




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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/nutrition/what-snacks-are-right-for-you.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/nutrition/what-snacks-are-right-for-you.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Everyone loves to snack. But, if you’re health conscious and watching your nutrition intake, it’s important to scrutinize your snacking habits. Whether you’re snacking to fill a temporary hunger gap before mealtime, or just because you feel like chomping on something, snacking can be the downfall of many otherwise healthy diets. However, the good news is that it’s not hard to manage your snacking.

Snacking during the day can easily be modified so it won’t disturb your healthy diet. Staying on track with your diet while still indulging in your snacking habit may take rethinking, but it’s worth the extra effort to keep your body healthy.

One simple way to prevent snacking is to eat more meals. Instead of eating three large meals a day, try to eat smaller portions every few hours. If your snacking habits are mostly due to hunger pangs, you may very well be using more energy than you took in at your last meal, and are starved for extra fuel. By eating 6 smaller, healthy meals per day, you will keep high energy levels, which in turn will cancel the snack cravings.

Another way to stop your snacking would be to simply remove the temptation. Before automatically reaching for a snack, ask yourself a few important questions, like: Am I really hungry or just bored; is it because the food tastes good, or do I feel compelled to eat when doing a certain activity (like watching a movie)?

If you determine that you are really hungry, than go ahead and eat. But, if you are snacking for any other reason, try to remove the temptation. The best way to do that is to get rid of all the junk foods in your house and stop buying unhealthy snacks.

Healthy snacks are those that belong to one of the food groups, such as fruit, vegetable, grain, dairy, and protein. For example, carrot sticks (vegetables), yogurt (dairy), or whole wheat crackers (grains) are great snacks, as opposed to candy, potato chips, and processed foods.

When you snack, don’t forget to consider your beverages as well. Drinks like soda, fruit punch, iced tea, lemonade, and juice boxes are not wholesome and are laden with refined sugar or, even worse, sugar substitutes. In short, they are high in calories and low in nutrients. Instead, choose drinks that supplement your healthy diet, like water and natural fruit drinks, such as apple juice. Low-fat milk and sports drinks are also good for you.

Another recommendation is to avoid alcohol with possibly the exception of red wine with a meal, as this is considered good for your heart health.






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Ann Stewart is an inspirational writer with the emphasis on healing. "With Wings As Eagles" is an awesome testimony of God's healing power. Individually, however, we also have a role to play in keeping the temple of the Holy Spirit in the best physical condition. Youth Makeover is full of practical Health Tips: Youth Makeover


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Are you a Christian and still wondering why you’re the victim of so many calamities? Life is not fair. The fact is that you’re living in an imperfect world inside a decaying body of flesh. How victorious is that!

But… you have the DNA of a victor! You may not feel like a winner because you’re subject to emotions, and they are controlled by the soul. First and foremost, though, you are spirit, infused by the Holy Spirit, who lives in you.

You have the power to decide whether you want to be controlled by your emotions or by the still, small voice that encourages and guides you through all things.

“Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. (2 Cor. 2: 14)

Did the above verse really say that God always causes us to triumph? That’s a powerful statement. God said it; therefore you know it is true!

The second part of the verse explains that wherever you go, you demonstrate your delight in knowing God. Even when you feel down because you haven’t been able to overcome certain issues yet, those around you sense that there’s something about you that they need and want. The more you walk in faith and victory, the more you display the Source of your blessings.

The secret to having the winning edge over your circumstances is simply your faith:

“This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” (1 John 5: 4)

Those who try in their own strength soon give up as without faith there is no hope. But you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you! (Phil. 4: 3)

There are many who expect God to work a miracle in their life. But they want it instantly, on their terms, and in desperation rather than expectation. Jesus Christ came in the flesh in order to give you abundant life. This means abundance in all things, including health and finances. God does His part, but you have a part to play as well.

Your part in the equation is to believe that He has already purchased your victory on the cross, and then to walk it out with patience and expectation. It is already done! The walking-the-walk is not always easy, especially if you don’t see a clear path through the fog of disillusionment, trials and pain. That’s why you need to cast your burden totally on Him and be buoyed up with His strength.

Every morning is new, and so are His blessings. In order to get out from under the yoke, you need to have an intimate relationship with your Savior. After starting your day with praise and thanksgiving, reading the Word, and quiet meditation, you will hear His voice.

This daily encounter will become very precious as you practice to be enveloped in His peace and meditate on His Word throughout your day. His presence is tangible, His Word guides you, and anxiety gradually will give way to joy.

Faith needs to be nourished. The more you practice it, the more it grows and carries you above your circumstances. It’s His Promise! It’s all yours for the taking!

“Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.” (Isa. 40: 31)

“Trust in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.” (1 Tim. 6: 17)



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The Lord woke me up today with a jolt. Regardless of how well you know the Word and want to obey it, it’s not always easy to follow through, isn’t it? What do you do when the rent is due and you have nothing coming in, or when your spouse has been given a matter of days to live, the latter being my situation at the moment.

For weeks I’ve not been feeling up to par. My mind has had a hard time focusing, and I spent a lot of time at his bedside and in prayer. Whenever I did have a moment to myself, I felt an urgency to share God’s goodness with you, which is the ministry He has given me.

Because of my situation I felt it was all right to give in to feelings. After all, I wouldn’t expect anything from anyone else in similar circumstances. Nevertheless I had an emptiness deep inside, and felt that I was letting Him down.

But today He set me straight! I was reminded that He has given me:

“the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary.” (Isa. 50: 4)

Yes, I know that He wants me to encourage you. After all, if I encourage you in good times through His Word to overcome any situation, then I should be able to prove it in bad times! I know His Word, and have put it to the test time and time again.

Now I’m the one who is being put to the test. But, you know what? It works! It’s taking me out of the doldrums and I also know why. It’s not just about having faith, nor about whether or not He may be taking my Jack home soon. It doesn’t even have anything to do about grieving, loneliness or feelings. It’s all about Him and putting Him first!

He also reminded me that:

“He that soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly, and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.” (2 Cor. 9: 6)

God’s Kingdom is all about sowing and reaping. If you have something to give, share it with a grateful heart! He cannot extract anything from nothing! You first need to give Him something to multiply, just like the young fellow with the two loaves and three fishes in the Gospel.

Before the Israelites were delivered, they had to first sacrifice an unblemished lamb. That supplied the blood which, when applied to the lintels of the door, saved their firstborns and freed them from slavery.

I have learned that when you’re in dire need of prayer, pray for others! It works! The Lord wants you to put your focus on Him instead of your circumstances, especially in dark times. Another secret to any breakthrough is to thank Him for all His goodness, and praise Him at all times. There is nothing like songs of praise to raise your spirits. He inhabits the praises of His people, (Ps. 22: 3) and to those who mourn, He provides:

“beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified.” (Isa. 61: 3) Praise the Lord!




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According to the Bible there shall be wars and rumors of wars. Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdoms against kingdom, and there shall be famines, and pestilences and earthquakes in diverse places – and so much more bad news. (Mat. 24: 6 – 11) But in the midst of these warnings, Jesus said: “See that ye be not troubled”

Now, it’s one thing to be foretold that what you’re witnessing today has been foretold. It’s quite another thing not to be troubled by it!

But, if Jesus tells you not to be troubled, then that He would also give you the means not to worry. After all, He promised that He would never leave you nor forsake you! But how can you possibly live in a world of chaos and obey His command not to worry?

As a student of the Bible, have you noticed that Jesus never demands anything without equipping you to do it? He has already prepared the way and fought the battle on the cross for it. In fact, as you continue reading Matthew 24, you will find the answer:

“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” (Mat. 24: 35)

Praise the Lord that He IS the Word:

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men.” (John 1: 1,3,4)

Phew. That takes the pressure off doing it all by yourself! That means that He is in complete control of everything that was made, and that if He says not to be afraid, then you can put all of your trust in Him to see you through anything!

Wow – that is real power. In fact, He upholds all things by the Word of His Power! (Heb. 1: 3) He is holding up all things by His Word. In other words, His Power is His Word! His Word brought the universe into existence, His Word brought the Kingdom of God to earth, and He ‘walked the talk’ by putting His Word in action all the way to His resurrection!’

Every single word He ever spoke came to pass. He does not produce any power that is not already inherent in His Word! That means that every promise He has for you, His child, is equally true.

His promise to you is that He is your provider, and even if you’re surrounded by death and destruction, you will not fear the evil. Why not? Because He, who is the Word, is walking through it with you and covers you with His anointing! (Ps. 23)

If His Word has all the power, then use it every chance you get. It is your weapon. It’s the power of God at your very own disposal! It is powerful precisely because it’s not physical. It does not depend on the senses, or on your brain to figure it out. After all, your intellect is in the realm of the soul, which is totally dependent on the senses.

The Word of God is purely spiritual; the very Spirit of the Living God! There is no weapon that can destroy it! So use it by speaking what God says about you. He promises in His Word that you were healed. That means it is so. Do not allow your senses to tell you what is truth. They only touch the physical realm, and the more you speak what you feel, the worse your condition will become.

Instead of saying that you’re so sick, go ahead and prove the Word of His Power and speak it over your situation. There is wonder working power in the Word of God! Use it every chance you get. It is your heritage!

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper… This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord.” (Isa. 54: 17)




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With God the battles are fought in the spirit realm. Words, thoughts and situations can condemn you. Have you ever felt a heaviness that you just can’t seem to shake? Words spoken against you or evil thoughts directed at you play a big part in your wellbeing. Do you sometimes feel heavily burdened for no reason to the point that you cannot shake the gloomy feeling?

It could very well be that you are being unwittingly judged by someone who has hard feelings towards you and may even be making judgmental comments to others about you. Or… maybe you’re upset about something you have said or done that you’re not proud of. Your very own words and thoughts could be condemning you!

Your greatest weapon is your faith. It is your shield to “quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” (Eph. 6: 16) It is God’s power to come against any adversary. Do you keep in constant contact with your Lord and Savior? It’s in that secret place and time where you spend time with Him that you feel His loving arms protecting you. That’s where you hear Him reassure you and you will experience total trust. In that intimacy you will be emboldened to say with conviction that indeed He is your refuge and your fortress and that surely, positively, absolutely He will delivery you! (Ps. 91: 1 - 3)

Except for the quiet time when you’re listening to the Lord, all prayer is spoken – out loud. Whether a whisper or a cry, words are powerful. God is the only One who reads your thoughts. The devil cannot! But demons stand at the ready and as soon as you speak negative thoughts about others or yourself, they will then fuel your mind with negative, sad or vindictive thoughts. It is important that you recognize these tactics and that you replace any such thoughts with God’s Word on the subject as soon as possible.

How do you do that? Well, in your quiet time with the Lord, He will always affirm you and talk to you through His Word. He will give you a scripture verse that is right on for your particular situation at any given day. Speak it, or any other appropriate verse, over your situation. For instance, take this verse:

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.” (Isa. 54: 17)

Declare in faith that God says that no weapon formed against you shall prosper and that no tongue shall condemn you! Just keep on declaring that you are God’s child and, no matter how you feel about yourself, if God says you are righteous, then so are you! Your righteousness is Jesus and what He has done for you on the cross. Nobody is righteous in their own right; we are all sinners.

God’s righteousness means that you are bought with, and are covered by, His precious Blood. As His child, you need only go in confidence to your Daddy and confess as soon as you are made aware of any digression. He is faithful to forgive and He will remember your sin no more. (John 1: 9)

Therefore, be encouraged. Don’t feel condemned! You have the power of heaven on your side. By the same token, recognize yourself the same way that Jesus sees you. You are righteous and He loves you! Tell yourself that you are His anointed. Yes, you need to hear it! Stop when you hear derogatory declarations coming out of your own mouth about yourself, like: “I’m stupid,” I can’t do this,” or “I deserve to feel bad.”

When you do that, you’re not doing it so much for your own self esteem and wellbeing. By declaring God’s Word, and standing in faith that His Word is Truth, you are giving Him the Glory! He is pleased to see His children walk in power and freedom! That’s His purpose for you.

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” (Rom. 8: 1)






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A simple Google or Yahoo search will turn up massive amounts of information on just about any subject. There’s no more need to spend long hours browsing in a library or taking expensive courses. Not only that, but most of the information is free and can be downloaded at no cost! That means that except for the purchase of your personal computer and the internet connection fee, you could start your on-line business free of charge.

Information on every conceivable topic can be found on the internet, ranging from historical facts to personal problems and business opportunities. Yes; everything you would ever want to know about starting up and building your online home based business opportunity into a profitable enterprise can be found on the internet.

Why then would you pay for marketing resources and business books if all the information that you need can be obtained on the Internet for free? Well; most of it IS free. However, the learning process of what you need, where to find it and how to profitably apply it can be very tedious, confusing and immensely time consuming.

The marketing gurus know this and promote their particular brand, package, product or course promising instant, lucrative results. The perceived value of such products may be much higher to hungry would-be marketers than it really is. On the other hand, the value for instant riches may be there for a select few who grasp the content immediately. However, those tend to be well-seasoned internet junkies who already know how to build websites and all the basics of building a business on the internet.

Beware and realize that, just as in the off-line world of business, the on-line variety starts off with the basics! It is crucial to the success on internet marketing to start with learning the basics. These basics can be learned freely online. Familiarize yourself first with the different internet marketing strategists by studying their websites, reading their articles – for free. Eventually, when you see the need to acquire specific information that could be useful for your online business, then you will be able to make an informed decision to purchase such information from internet marketing gurus.

In order to ensure that you get value for your money, be sure to check for the following criteria as to the value and usefulness of your online purchase:

1 That the producer and/or distributor of the product you purchase is licensed and well-known in that field of expertise. There are many self proclaimed ‘gurus’ out there. It’s therefore very important to find out as much as you can about the real experts and their business ethics.

2 Check out if the product for sale is current and whether or not they will provide free updates as they become available. The information and products on the web change at warp speed. What was a very effective strategy one year ago may not be working today!

3 It’s important to see if there is a money back guarantee of your new product. The product may be hard to understand, redundant or give you trouble uploading and installing it. Be sure that you can get your money back within a reasonable time to try it out. All reputable, well established internet marketers provide a money-back policy.

So, what if you can’t afford to purchase high priced information products? As was said at the outset, you can get most of the information for free! The best way to find all you need to know about marketing is to visit different article directories that publish hundreds to thousands of articles related to Internet marketing.

Some of these articles are written by the very same internet marketing experts that you have researched. Consequently, you are assured of valuable information that can be directly applied to your online business.

You will also find many sites that offer free information guides that you can apply to your internet business. By trying these out and discovering what works best for promoting your site, you will soon establish a rapport with certain of these sites and develop a trust to eventually purchase some of their products.

Whether you are completely new to the internet or want to optimize your site/s to the limit, everything you need is at your fingertips on the information highway! Yes; all the help is here to make your online home business a successful one!




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As an inspirational author, selfgrowth expert and network marketer, Ann Stewart's purpose is to inspire, encourage and share. Online Home Opportunity Youth Makeover


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The very first fact is that, just like in any off-line business, you cannot make a fortune overnight on internet marketing. Successful internet marketers have spent years learning and perfecting their marketing strategies. They first had to learn everything they could about their chosen business opportunity. They would start out by applying different existing strategies. Then, after rigorous testing over a considerable period of time, they would improve on the methods that gave the best results. Finally, many would formulate their own marketing strategies based on their findings.

Therefore, although internet marketing offers a lucrative business opportunity for everyone, it is important to be aware that it takes both time and effort to earn millions of dollars through internet marketing. If you are prepared to put some money, much time, and effort into your online business, you will be able to earn thousands of dollars on internet marketing revenues.

Secondly, you will always encounter lots of competition. There are many out there who will use you for their advantage. There is a fine line between cyber friendship and competition. You must use wisdom when joining up in joint ventures and affiliate marketing. There are those who are sincere and work hand in hand with other internet marketers. However, you must beware of the hungry predator types, who may turn your generosity to their own advantage to earn more money.

Lastly, getting potential clients is the hardest part of internet marketing career. Remember that the success of your internet marketing business will depend on how you will attract potential clients coming from the majority of traffic around the internet. Even if you have a well-designed website with useful services such as information catalogs and shopping carts, without good web traffic your Internet marketing business cannot be profitable.

Consequently, the success of your internet marketing career depends on how you build your clientele base. Your client list is the lifeline that will keep your marketing career alive. Without them, the internet marketing industry will remain but a dream.

If you want to attract potential clients and convert them into loyal product evangelizers, you must learn the different methods of internet marketing promotion and advertising. Promoting and advertising your internet marketing is crucial to your website and your career. Through these strategies, you will be able to attract motivated people who are willing to purchase your products and services. By offering quality advice and information, you will keep them coming back and eventually buy your products or services.

Promotion and advertising will help you get the targeted traffic that you want at the outset of your internet marketing career. In fact, the cost of promoting and advertising your site on the Internet is not as expensive as advertising in the off-line world. Even with a small marketing budget, you can still promote and advertise your site using various off-line alternatives and low-cost promotional methods.

The characteristics of a good Internet marketing promotion and advertising are:

• Stick with it. Do not discard any one advertising medium after only one try. Find different ways to use it for several times. You may use a similar approach on each advertising tool and create customer familiarity with the advertising tool as well as the product or service you are advertising. Get ideas from, and incorporate examples of, several successful promotions and advertisements, such as Energizer batteries and others.

• Variety is crucial. Effective internet marketing promotion and advertising is obtained by trying different variations. Do not just stick with a single ad format. Test it by changing the color, text, and the message of your advertisements; but do not alter its feature character.

Always be willing to explore new options. If you think new ideas will help you promote and advertise your internet marketing business effectively, do it. The more you broaden your promotion and advertising efforts, the more you will succeed in making your internet marketing business a success.




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As an inspirational author, selfgrowth expert and network marketer, Ann Stewart's purpose is to inspire, encourage and share.
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The power resides inside you, whether you realize it or not. But… you have to tap into it. When Jesus Christ came down to earth, He revealed Himself as a man. You can relate to Him as a human being, not just as some nebulous unseen energy force. The word “Christ” means anointing. Jesus, the Christ, brought God’s anointing down to earth. That anointing is the Spirit of God:

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me: because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn.” (Isa. 61: 1-2)

The Holy Spirit was His life line to God. It was the power of His Resurrection! His earthly, flesh and blood body – now glorified – is in heaven. You are part of the Body of Christ if you have accepted Him as your personal Lord and Savior! The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead now lives in you! (Rom. 8: 11) That was the whole reason He came down – to reconnect your spirit to the Spirit of God. This is almost too awesome to fathom!

Do you believe that, according to the riches of God’s glory, you are strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man? (Eph. 3: 16) Furthermore, you can do all things through Christ, who strengthens you. (Phil. 4: 13)

That sounds simple and easy. However, there are some elements that you have to do in order to be on the receiving end of that power. The above-mentioned verse (Eph. 3: 16) is a prayer. The apostle Paul is praying for his followers to be strengthened with might by the Holy Spirit in the inner man. So what does it mean, then? Do you have the power on the inside or don’t you?

From the moment of salvation, the Holy Spirit resides in you. If He were to operate at your whim in His absolute power, I believe you’d be obliterated. No earthen vessel would be able to contain it!
Without faith it is impossible to please God. God will not be mocked. He will never impose Himself on anyone or anything. Faith is what activates His power in your life. Firstly, you need to believe that He is God, that He is alive, and that He answers all your needs.

Secondly, you must have the desire to get to know Him intimately. (Heb. 11: 6) God is a god of relationships. The more you get to know Him by spending time with Him on a daily basis, the more His power will become manifest in your life and your faith will grow accordingly.

Thirdly, you must ask Him. He already knows what you’re in need of. But, as in any relationship, He wants you to come to Him. It’s a two-way street. His power is there to equip you to fulfill His purpose.

The awesome power of God is at work in you. But it’s proportional to your faith and love for Him because in everything God must have the glory:
“We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (2 Cor. 4: 7)

I pray with Paul that you come “to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Eph. 3: 19)

“Now unto Him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto Him be[the] glory” (Eph. 3: 20)




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