Over the past week I have been confronted with injustices left, right and centre. I have been overlooked, excluded, disrespected and ignored, and yeah it hurts. As I prayed trying to calm my emotions down I told myself “The Lord will avenge you, just chill!” and as I reminded myself that Jesus weeps with me, I was comforted.
How do you deal with anger? When you have been wronged without a cause what is your response?
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Lying in bed on a Tuesday evening night after a long day, I felt led to pray the Shema found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9.
(The Shema is the centerpiece of the daily morning and evening prayer services and is considered by some the most essential prayer in all of Judaism. An affirmation of God’s singularity and kingship, its daily recitation is regarded by traditionally observant Jews as a biblical commandment – My Jewish Learning.)
As I reflected on the perpetual truths of these verses, I couldn’t help but continue reading down till I got to verse 13 which reads:
Read MoreAs we enter 2021, I know that SO many of us have made a commitment to improve our mental and physical health for good. Here are 8 health principles that I learned about back in 2016 when I started my own journey. I hope these pearls will stand you in good stead as you make some amazing lifestyle changes!
Nutrition – What are you eating?
What you fuel your body with has a huge impact on your health and wellness! Aim to eat a diet rich in whole foods packed full of nutrients and vitamins. This includes loads of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and lean sources of protein. It will give you the energy you need, and fuel your brain and every cell in the body.
Limit processed, packaged and sugary foods which are addictive and give little to no health benefits. Reserve these for occasions.
Read MoreAs we usher out 2020 and usher in 2021, I am convinced that there are multiple things that will change for all of us. We have had an extraordinary year, and as the politicians love to say “we are in unprecedented times”. Indeed we are, and things continue to be uncertain with change hitting us from all angles. Maybe for you it’ll be your job, your location, a family arrangement or more deeply a destructive mindset and attitude you’ve held onto years. One of the things that is certainly changing for me is the way I serve and edify the Church by using my spiritual gifts online.
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Joanne Olayinka 
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