My Faith and Health - Be a DOER, Intentions Matter, John Dezellem

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In today's My Faith and Health Edition:

  • ๐Ÿฆธ Bible Trivia (and Joke): James 1:25

  • ๐Ÿ™ ๏ธMy Faith: Be a Doer of the Word

  • ๐Ÿ My Health: The Power of Intentions!

  • ๐Ÿ‘‘ Mighty Man: John Jospeh Dezellem

  • โœ๏ธ Bible Verse of the Week: James 1:25

  • ๐ŸŽ Rewards: Share and win 

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Trivia Questions (Answers near the bottom) ๐ŸŒŸ

Question 1:

According to James 1:23-25, what is the Word of God likened to?

  • A. A strong tower

  • B. A lamp unto our feet

  • C. A mirror

  • D. A two-edged sword

Question 2:

What does James 1:25 refer to as the "law of liberty"?

  • A. The Ten Commandments

  • B. Civil Laws

  • C. The Mosaic Law

  • D. The perfect law (Word of God

Question 3:

According to James 1:25, what is the outcome for someone who is a doer of the Word?

  • A. They will be enlightened

  • B. They will become prosperous

  • C. They will be blessed in their doing

  • D. They will gain worldly riches

BONUS Joke of the week:

Why did Noah have to discipline the chickens on the Ark?

Because they were using "fowl" language!

Hope that brings a smile to your face! ๐Ÿ˜„ ๐Ÿ˜‚

 ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธDon't Just Listen, Act: Securing Your 'Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant' from God ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ Today, we're diving into an incredibly powerful message: being a "Doer of the Word." ๐Ÿ“–

You know that friend who talks about going to the gym but never actually does? ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Yeah, don't be that friend when it comes to your faith. James 1:23-25 lays it down straight: "Don't just listen to the word; actually do what it says." It's not enough to be a Sunday Christian; we've got to live it every day of the week. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Why is Being a Doer So Important?

  1. Living the Message: When you actively live out the teachings of the Bible, you become a walking testimony for Christ. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ

  2. Avoiding Regret: There's no "Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda" in Heaven. You don't want to find yourself regretting the chances you didn't take to show Christ's love and obedience. ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ‘Ž

  3. Gaining Favor from God: Imagine hearing the words, "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant," from God himself. Can you imagine anything more gratifying? ๐Ÿ˜‡

The Story of Bob: From Hearer to Doer

Meet Bob. Bob used to be a Sunday Christian, listening attentively in church but never applying the lessons in real life. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ But one day, he decided to put his faith into action. He started by volunteering at a food bank, then joined a prison ministry, and before you know it, his life became a testimony for Christ. ๐ŸŒˆ Guess who's on the fast track to hearing, "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant" now?

How to Be a Doer: Quick Tips

  • Daily Scripture: Read the Bible daily and ask, "How can I apply this today?" ๐Ÿ“–

  • Join a Ministry: Contribute to a cause that matters. It could be anything from feeding the homeless to teaching Sunday school. ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ

  • Be Like Jesus: In every situation, ask: "What would Jesus do?" Then do it. ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ‘ฃ

So, don't just listen, act. Start being a doer of the word today, and look forward to a lifetime (and an afterlife!) without regrets. ๐Ÿ’ซ

Stay blessed, warriors! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™Œ

God bless! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐ŸŒฑ 

 ๐Ÿ’งThe Incredible Power of Intentions: Dr. Emoto's Water Experiment Meets Biblical Wisdom ๐Ÿ’ง

Hey Health Buffs! ๐Ÿ’ช Today, we're mixing science and spirituality to explore the fantastic world of intentions. So, grab a glass of water and let's dive in! ๐Ÿฅค

What is the Rice and Water Experiment?

Dr. Masaru Emoto, a Japanese scientist, conducted a fascinating experiment with rice and water. ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’ง He took three jars filled with rice and water, labeling one with "Thank You," another with "I Hate You," and leaving the third one ignored. After a month, the "Thank You" jar fermented beautifully, the "I Hate You" jar turned black, and the ignored jar also rotted! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

What Does This Mean for Us?

The experiment suggests that our thoughts and intentions can physically affect the world around us. Think about it: if words can do that to rice, what can they do to our bodies, made up of about 60% water?

Biblical Back-Up

  1. Proverbs 18:21: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." ๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ

  2. Philippians 4:8: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableโ€”if anything is excellent or praiseworthyโ€”think about such things." ๐Ÿค”

Real-life Story: Sarah's Transformation

Sarah was battling chronic fatigue. ๐Ÿ›Œ She began to adopt positive intentions and affirmations, coupling them with prayer and scripture. Within weeks, she experienced a remarkable shift in her energy levels. It's like she switched her water jar labels! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Tips and Tricks for Harnessing the Power of Intentions

  • Morning Mantras: Start the day with a positive affirmation. Repeat it throughout the day. ๐ŸŒ…

  • Water Affirmation: Before drinking water, say a positive affirmation or blessing. Imagine you're Dr. Emoto, but for your body! ๐Ÿฅค

  • Meditate on Scripture: Choose a Bible verse that speaks life and love. Meditate on it daily. ๐Ÿ“–

So, let's take a leaf out of Dr. Emoto's book and remember the biblical wisdom about the power of our words and thoughts. Make your intentions good ones, and let that water (and your spirit!) shine. ๐ŸŒŸ

To health and happiness, cheers! ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŒฟ ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒŸ

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๐Ÿ“–John Jospeh Dezellem - โ€œI want YOU to be my neighbor!โ€ (in Heaven)๐ŸŒŸ

This week, we're diving into the life of John Joseph Dezellem, a man whom most of youโ€™ve never heard of, but a man that had a mighty impact on many peopleโ€™s lives and a profound one on me. At his memorial service in Gresham this last weekend, we learned many facts about a man who was a true DOER of the word.

He is an inspiration to me, an inspiration to many others whoโ€™s life he touched. ๐Ÿ“šโœจ Now I want him to be an inspiration to YOU. Learn from John - Learn how to Love selfishly, Learn how to think of others before yourself, Learn to take people into your life/home with no motive other than to care for and help the individual.

๐Ÿ“Œ I learned John was:

  • A Master Storyteller: He loved to engage with his friends, family, and those in need. We heard numerous stories of how a simple conversation would lead into a time warp with hours quickly zooming by. Time just flew when you talked with John. ๐Ÿ“–

  • Unselfish! He had pure motives: During those conversations and many others, he wouldnโ€™t talk about himself. He would always ask: How are you? Howโ€™s your family? What do you need? ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒ

  • Impactful: Time after time many people would summarize their life spent with John - they ALL explained that John was the ultimate DOER of the Word. He unselfishly would do anything to help someone else before thinking of his own needs. In fact, he was notoriously LATE - but NOT in a bad way. It was ALWAYS because he was doing something for someone else. Listening to them, paying attention to them, serving them!๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿš€ How John Impacted My Life ๐Ÿš€

Growing up and raising a family myself in this world has taught me many things. It was by Johnโ€™s example that I realized how selfish I had been with my time, talent, and treasure.

Since Johnโ€™s passing, I have shed a tear, not out of LOSS, but out of thankfulness. He taught me to be more like Jesus! To STRIVE to live a life that matters. I have dedicated my life to working hard to make a significant impact on the Kingdom. I can thank John for placing that seed within me. Giving me the confidence to not care what other people think.

I was shy with my Faith. I was scared to help others. I made the excuse that I was protecting my family. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ“ˆ Was I protecting them? Or was that the โ€œconvenientโ€ thing to do? Was it easier for me to say โ€œI canโ€™t help that person, Iโ€™ve got more important things to do.โ€ Thatโ€™s a phrase I doubt John EVER said and probably never even thought.

THANK YOU JOHN! I will do my best to bring as many neighbors to heaven so we can all be YOUR neighbors.

I look forward to giving you a great big bear hug when we meet again.

These scripture define John:

โ€œI have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.โ€

โ€œBut, as it is written, โ€œWhat no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love himโ€โ€”โ€

The entire newsletter this week is dedicated to being a โ€œDOERโ€ of the word as James 1:23-25 explain.

โ€œFor if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.โ€

It is one thing to stand before the mirror of God's Word and admire what we see, and another entirely to let it change us, to be the actors of its divine revelation. The Book of James isn't a collection to be savored only intellectually; it is a summons to action.

James presents us with a vivid analogy of a man who glances at his reflection and immediately forgets what he looked like. Such is the nature of our human folly. We hear the Word, we nod in agreement, yet we walk away unchanged, untouched, as if we'd never encountered the living God at all. How shallow such interaction proves to be! It's tantamount to acknowledging that one needs sustenance yet walking away from a feast.

You see, the Bible is not just another book; it is the mirror of our souls, the revealer of truth, the "perfect law" that grants liberty. To merely hear the Word is a first step, yes, but a wholly insufficient one. For the Word is designed to be lived, to be incorporated into the very marrow of our being. It is a law of liberty, not of bondageโ€”a liberating, freeing reality that, when implemented, blesses our existence.

  • The Word is a mirror: It reflects not only what is wrong with us but also what can be right if we follow its guidance.

  • The Law of Liberty: God's commands are not there to restrict us but to set us free, to show us a way of life that is fulfilling and complete.

  • From Hearing to Doing: The transition from hearing God's Word to acting upon it is the move from religious spectatorship to spiritual vitality.

Don't be mere spectators of God's grand design. Don't be satisfied with a cursory glance in the spiritual mirror and then go on with your life as if nothing has happened. Be doers of the word, so you may be blessed in your doing. What you will find is not just a law, but liberty; not just rules, but a relationship; not just doctrines, but deliverance. May your doing of the Word be as natural as breathing, and as necessary.

Amen. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’’๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ‘ฅ

Bible Trivia Answers ๐ŸŒŸ

Question 1:

According to James 1:23-25, what is the Word of God likened to?

  • A. A strong tower

  • B. A lamp unto our feet

  • C. A mirror

  • D. A two-edged sword

  • Correct Answer: C. A mirror

Question 2:

What does James 1:25 refer to as the "law of liberty"?

  • A. The Ten Commandments

  • B. Civil Laws

  • C. The Mosaic Law

  • D. The perfect law (Word of God)

  • Correct Answer: D. The perfect law (Word of God)

Question 3:

According to James 1:25, what is the outcome for someone who is a doer of the Word?

  • A. They will be enlightened

  • B. They will become prosperous

  • C. They will be blessed in their doing

  • D. They will gain worldly riches

  • Correct Answer: C. They will be blessed in their doing

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