℗The World Health Organization…estimates that 2 billion (B) people will contract some type of H1N1/Swine Flu this year.
℗The Center for Disease Control here in the US estimates that there could be as many as 90,000 deaths this fall…more than double the 30-40,000 people who die each year from regular flu related illnesses.
The greatest defense against the disease is basic common sense hygiene i.e. wash your hands, avoid others who are sick, maintain good physical condition!
℗The best way to protect your health is to stay healthy!
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℗Four gravity defying signs of Healthiness
℗1.We live in the Grace of Jesus…Him dying for your sin.
We must never get over or away from the Lord Jesus on the Cross for us! (Gravity will pull you away from the cross)
℗2.We live by Faith in Jesus…depending on Him like air.
We must consistently engage our dependence upon Christ. (Gravity will pull you toward independence)
℗3.We live with the Promise of Jesus…there really is someone on the other end of the rope.
We must never lose the mystery of our Faith.
(Gravity will pull you away from the idea of relationship)
℗4.We live through the Spirit’s power to love others more than self.
How are we touching the most frequent people in your life.
(Gravity will pull you toward carelessness )
℗The Very Practical Expression of Healthiness
℗1.How are we dealing with the needs of others?
Restore him in a spirit of gentleness...bearing one another’s burdens
Remember Grace is a Jesus dying on the cross for your sin!
Remember the only requirement of grace is to give it!
To whom do you offer less grace than you demand?
How you treat others is the genuine expression of your faith.
℗2.How are you doing on the test, “let each one test his
own work”
℗What role do you play in this ministry?
How are you trying to make a difference in the lives of others?
℗Are you trying to make a difference with your praying?
℗Are you trying to make a difference with your giving?
℗Are you trying to make a difference with your serving?
Based upon what you are sowing into this ministry what could you realistically expect to reap in the crisis of your life?
Based upon what you are sowing into the lives of those around you what can you expect to reap in the crisis of your life?
℗3.How would you describe the work of the Cross in your life?
℗ Is it lifting up Jesus in your life?
℗ Is it crucifying the selfishness that keeps you from living like Jesus?
℗ Is it crucifying the things of the world that have a hold on your life?
Seriously what really is the most important thing to you in your life?
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you see it right now…
