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Rob Rene
November 07, 2023

In today's My Faith and Health Edition:

  • 🦸 Bible Trivia (and Joke): Can you get them both right?

  • 🍏 My Health: Secret to Adding YEARS to your life! ️

  • 🙏 My Faith: After Death! ? ! ?

  • ✝️ Bible Verse of the Week: Psalm 150:6

  • 🎁 Rewards: Share and win 

 

Trivia Question❓

According to the Bible, what significant event occurred when God brought life into man?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Joke of the Week

Why don't skeletons ever go scuba diving?

Because they don't have the guts to breathe underwater!

My Health - 

The Sacred Breath - Longevity's Divine Whisper (Add YEARS to your Life)

🌬️ Breath Work and Its Biblical Anchors for Longevity

Breathing – it's the first act we perform at birth and a divine rhythm that sustains us throughout our lives. In the Bible, breath is synonymous with life. When God formed man from the dust, He "breathed into his nostrils the breath of life" (Genesis 2:7), signifying the essential nature of breath for our existence.


🧘 The Spiritual Practice of Breath Work

In the quest for longevity, we often overlook the simplest yet most powerful tool we possess – our breath. Breath work, a practice that involves conscious control of breathing, is more than a health trend; it's a spiritual discipline that can enhance our connection with God and our lifespan.


📜 Scriptural Synergy with Breath

Scriptures remind us of the calming power of God's presence, often felt through deep and intentional breathing. The Psalmist declares, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord" (Psalm 150:6), hinting at a life of praise that can be cultivated through breath.


💡 Benefits of Breath Work for Longevity

      1. Stress Reduction: Controlled breathing reduces stress, a significant factor in premature aging. As we manage our stress through breath work, we align with Philippians 4:6, which teaches us not to be anxious about anything.

      2. Increased Oxygenation: Efficient breathing increases oxygen flow, rejuvenating cells, and potentially extending life. This mirrors Isaiah 42:5, speaking of God giving breath to the people on earth.

      3. Enhanced Prayer and Meditation: Focused breathing deepens prayer and meditation, creating moments of peace and prolonged spiritual health. It's a practice that can reflect the peace of God which surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7).


📖 Stories of Longevity: Biblical Figures

Let's take inspiration from the lives of biblical figures like Methuselah, who lived for 969 years. While we may not reach such ages, their stories can motivate us to care for our temple – the body – with practices like breath work.


🙏 A Modern Testimony

Consider the story of Sarah, a 58-year-old reader who integrated breath work into her daily devotion. After six months, not only did her spiritual life deepen, but her doctors also noted improvements in her health markers related to aging.


✨ Embracing Breath for a Full Life

As we incorporate breath work into our lives, let's remember Ezekiel 37:5, "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live." May our practice of controlled breathing be a testament to living fully in the body gifted to us by the Creator.


Let's inhale faith, exhale doubt, and embrace the longevity of life with every breath we take. 🌿🔄🕊️

My Faith - Offering Hope & Redemption

After Death is the latest movie from Angel Studios, known for their faith-based content.

Here are four things to know about the film.

First, After Death explores the question of what happens after we die, focusing on the experiences of five individuals.

Second, the movie emphasizes the power of prayer and encourages viewers to seek a relationship with God.

Third, it features well-known actors such as Bill Oberst Jr. and Alex Cardillo.

Lastly, the film aims to provide an alternative to mainstream cinema, offering a message of hope and redemption.

China: Police and government officials raid Church graduation ceremony and arrest Christians


Chinese police and government officials raided a church graduation ceremony in China's Henan province and arrested several Christians.

Authorities disrupted the event, reportedly due to concerns about "illegal religious gatherings." Some Christians managed to escape, while others were detained, with one Christian leader being sentenced to 10 days of administrative detention.

This incident highlights the ongoing persecution faced by Christians in China, as the Communist Party continues to exert control over religious activities and crack down on unregistered churches.

 

My Faith - Q&A

Q: How can I cope with the loss of a loved one?

A: Grief can be a complex and individual experience. It is important to allow yourself to feel and process your emotions. Seek support from friends, family, or a pastor who can provide a safe space for you to express your feelings. Engaging in self-care activities and finding healthy outlets for your emotions, such as prayer, writing or joining a support group, can also be beneficial.


Q: How can I ensure that my end-of-life wishes are respected?

A: It is important to communicate your end-of-life wishes clearly and document them in advance. Creating a living will or advance directive can help ensure that your preferences regarding medical treatment and interventions are known and respected. Additionally, appointing a healthcare proxy or power of attorney who understands your wishes and will advocate for you can provide further assurance.


Q: How can I comfort someone who is dying?

A: Each person's needs and experiences can vary, so it is important to approach the situation with empathy and understanding. Pray for them. Pray with them. Listening nonjudgmentally and offering a comforting presence can provide solace. Ask the person if they have any specific needs or if there is anything you can do to support them. Offering to assist with practical matters, such as arranging visits or helping with daily tasks, can also provide comfort during this difficult time.

Bible Message

Let's reflect upon the Psalm that sings, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Oh, what a simple, yet profound commandment from Psalm 150:6. It is a divine invitation to every creature, great and small, to enter into the joyous celebration of life by offering praise to the One who gives it.


Consider, if you will, the breath that flows through you at this very moment, a gift not of your own making, but a blessing granted by the grace of the Almighty. This breath, which fuels your body, also fuels your capacity for gratitude, for love, for expressing the fullness of your joy.


Every inhalation is a whisper of life from the Creator, and every exhalation, a response of worship. In the mundane and the miraculous, in trials and triumphs, our breath remains a constant hymn of praise to our Maker.


Let us then, not waste our breath on words that tear down or hearts that harbor resentment. Instead, let us use our every breath to lift high the name of the Lord, to honor Him through our love for one another, our service to the least, and our stewardship of the creation He has entrusted to us.


May our lives be a ceaseless song of praise, not just with our lips, but through the very way we live, love, and serve. For as long as we draw breath, let us fulfill this holy purpose: to praise the Lord. Amen.

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

God breathed into the nostrils of Adam, giving him the breath of life (Genesis 2:7).

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