Iyar: Spiritual Month Of Healing (Prophetic Word)

 A Prophetic Word In Season: April 11, 2021

Pastor Dr. N.E. Bazemore, Church Of God Ministries

The Book Of Revelation: Chapters 15-18

God desires to communicate with His people intimately. We are reminded that Adam and Eve were blessed to have access to God as they communed and fellowshipped in the Garden Of Eden. God has not changed! God still has revelation to release into the earth realm through His people. One of the ways that He accomplishes His communication purposes is through the prophetic ministry. Paul even encourages us to desire the gift of prophecy for the edification of the church.

As you know, we are living in an age of unprecedented acceleration of technological advances. So, since the Lord is allowing technology to invade the earth, we know that He will indeed use it for our good and His glory. This, however, requires a willingness on our part to seek out the Lord's good and perfect divine sovereign will in all matters pertaining to life. That means the earthly systems and kingdoms of: religion; education; healthcare; arts and entertainment; justice; business; economics; and the rest. 

The Book of Revelation clearly reveals how God can and will use anything created for His purposes. Almighty God has all power and total control over everything. HE has the authority to command all the principalities, powers and hosts to align with His sovereign plans throughout all history.

According to the Biblical calendar, we are walking into the month of Iyar on March 13th of the Gregorian calendar. The tribe of Issachar is associated with this month. So, expect intense spiritual prophetic dreams and Holy Spirit interpretations to discern the times and seasons for you and those in your sphere of influence to act. God has appointed times for all things. The month of Iyar also reminds us that our God is Rapha (Healer). So, look forward to supernatural healing miracles in specific areas of disorder and misalignment. Lay the hands of God's Word on your situation(s), circumstance(s), and condition(s) with an expectation of healing and deliverance NOW! Hallelujah!

Chapter 15:

The 7 plagues, which are the last plagues God will send before Christ returns, complete the wrath of God, and are much stronger and widespread than the trumpet judgments. The tone  in Revelation 15 speaks to God's law and His grace. The images remind us of God's people's exodus from Egypt. God is able to save, set free, heal and deliver spiritually and physically.

Chapter 16:

This chapter walks us through the bowls of wrath. It is also the chapter that references Armageddon. The battleground of Armageddon is located in the Valley of Jezreel in Israel. It speaks to the great and final war between the forces of good and evil.

Chapter 17:

 Revelation 17 clearly reveals false religion or spiritual adultery symbolically as that of a prostitute and/or harlot. It reminds us that man looks at the outer appearance; however, the Lord God knows the heart. This chapter ends with a revelation of the meaning of the woman and the beast. The mystery speaks to kings and mountains. Again, we are reminded in verse 17 that God is in control.

Chapter 18:

 Here, Babylon is a city devoted to wealth, materialism, and self-centeredness. The Fall of Babylon speaks to Babylon's judgment for spiritual fornication and sinful works. This chapter clearly reminds us of Romans 12:19: Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. 

Pastor Dr. N.E. Bazemore, Church Of God Ministries

My book link: According to the Power: https://amzn.to/3hdzAX2  

Essential Oils And Herbs For The Beginner

This definitely is the time to consider using herbs and essential oils for your health and wellness. So, I've created a short video and some notes to get you started on your way to taking charge of your wellbeing. Let me know what you think, or ask questions in the comments section. 

Stay well, 

Nina

   

Essential oils are the highly concentrated oils stored in the fruits, seeds, flowers, barks, stems, roots, leaves or other parts of a plant for different purposes. Essential oils stored in the root, leaf, or bark are used by the plant as a defense mechanism. Essential oils stored in the resin are used by the plant for healing. Essential oils stored in the flower or fruit are used by the plant to attract pollinators. Essential oils are used by plants for communication purposes. High quality organic essential oils also have a very high vibrational frequency when used in aromatherapy and other modalities.

So, when you’re ready to create an aromatherapy blend, here are a few things to consider. What aromas attract you? What is the purpose of the blend? How will the blend be used? Who will be using the blend? Are there any health issues to consider? Are there any medication interactions to consider? Are your essential oils therapeutic? After you’ve answered these questions to your satisfaction, consider the following information. Please note that there are no strict guidelines regarding essential oil blends ~ personal preference and inspiration are usually the determining factors. However, general standards should be considered for safety purposes, as well as better outcomes.

It is generally recommended that you use 2 – 5 essential oils per blend as follows:

Base Note EO = 1 drop/added first/evaporates last

Heart Note EO = 2 drops/added second/essence of blend after top fades

Top Note EO = 3 drops/added last/evaporates first

~ OR ~

Base Note = 20% (Frankincense, Myrrh, Spikenard)

Heart Note = 50% (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tea Tree)

Top Note = 30% (Hyssop, Mint oils, Citrus oils)

Blends need to be added to carrier oils/diluted and allowed to sit for approximately 24 hours before using.

A few herb/essential oil families to consider:

Earthy/Woodsy

Citrus

Floral

Spicy

Sweet

Herb and/or Essential Oil Benefits:

Bilberry: cardiovascular health; antioxidant; eye health; and more.

Cinnamon: diabetes and hypercholesterolemia management; stress management; pain management; antimicrobial; antioxidant; heart health; and more.

Clove: antioxidant; antimicrobial; digestive system health; anti-carcinogenic; liver protection; stress management; pain management; and more.

Echinacea: immune system health; cell health; and more.

Elderberry: immune system health; antioxidant; cardiovascular health; digestive aid; and more.

Frankincense: immune health; antimicrobial; stress management; liver health; anti-inflammatory benefits; pain management; and more.

Garlic: liver health; prebiotic; immune system health; blood pressure management; cholesterol management; and more.

Ginger: digestive aid; anti-inflammatory; bone health; and more.

Lavender: antioxidant; nervous system health; antiseptic; and more.

Lemon: stress relief; immune system health; pH balance; respiratory health; and more. Lemongrass: central nervous system health; digestive system health; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; cholesterol management; and more.

Milk Thistle: liver health; brain health; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; and more.

Myrrh: immune health; pain management; digestive health; antimicrobial; antiviral; antiseptic; limbic system effects; purifying; and more.

Oregano: antibiotic; antioxidant; antifungal; antiparasitic; and more.

Peppermint: digestive aid; immune system health; pain management; and more. Rosemary: blood circulation; brain health; immune system health; pain relief; and more. Tea Tree: antimicrobial; antiviral; antiseptic; insect repellent; and more.

Thyme: antispasmodic; antirheumatic; disinfectant; immune system health; heart health; antibacterial; and more.

How To Adjust To This New Way Of Living ~ The Answer Is Hidden in Elul

Greetings ~ I'm back with more lifestyle musings. In my blogs, I muse about the things of life: spirit, soul and body ~ holistic living. Occasionally, I also share my thoughts and/or beliefs about the future from a Biblical perspective to encourage and inspire. So, if you are interested in beginning the new year with a fresh start, enjoy the video. I hope that you will be refreshed, renewed, rejuvenated, replenished, refocused, rewarded, reimagined and more in this new season. Please be sure to read the description box after you watch and/or listen to the video. 

The video was recorded on the second day of Elul. The spiritual significance of the month of Elul interests me because it reminds us to take time to reflect. It is a period of days established to prepare us for a new beginning. New beginnings are a blessing because we receive another opportunity to make the choices that allow us to manifest who we already are spiritually. As we are adjusting to our new ways of living, we want to be careful not to take our old patterns of thinking that have hindered our awareness with us into the future. So, we bravely and humbly go through the process of cleansing and washing knowing that there is healing on the other side that leads to growth. Awareness requires that we release past traumas and wounds that keep us stuck. It is a process of forgiveness that encompasses all of our being. It sets us free to be who we were purposed to be in our lives. It reminds us of the answer that we were created to be in this world. Awareness allows us to live our highest life with newfound peace and joy. 

Elul is also a time of blowing a trumpet (shofar) almost daily to consistently remind us to repent ~ turn back to the truth. Sometimes it helps to shout or create a sound that comes out of your innermost being. That sound that you release contains a frequency and vibration that causes your spirit, soul and body to come into alignment. Blowing a shofar also helps us to set the atmosphere for healing.   

So, how do you start the renewal cycle? You start by setting the intention to begin again. You start by taking every thought captive. Why are you thinking those thoughts? Where do those thoughts originate? What truth can you use as a sword to cast out those thoughts? As you tend to the garden of your mind, you will soon realize that your words change. Remember, your words have power ~ think true thoughts and your words will follow. Finally, your actions will follow whatever you are dominantly thinking and speaking. Now I know that this is a very simplistic approach to what many have as severe life challenges. You are in my prayers as you grapple with and seek relief from the vicissitudes of life. However, I do believe that what I offer here is a step in the right direction, even as you may choose to get more life support.    

Grace and mercy,

Nina Bazemore, DNM

Please note that I have included an Amazon link if you are interested in purchasing a shofar. As an Amazon affiliate/associate, I could receive a commission/fee if you use my link. Thank you.
 

At-Home Chair Pilates Chair Exercise For Ages 60+

Have you been living on earth 60 or more years? Has it been months or years since you last exercised? Are you looking for an at~home exercise routine that is gentle and chair friendly? Well, here is my gift to you ~ enjoy!

Chair Pilates For Seniors Silver&Fit Fitness Location Renew Active UnitedHealthcare Partner #athomewithme

Greetings! I sincerely want you to be empowered, inspired and motivated during this time of healing. I believe that wholeness is the true alignment of spirit, soul and body. That means that we must intentionally seek balance, homeostasis. As a holistic health practitioner, I specialize in the population that is living beyond the age of 60. I want you to grasp the importance of moving for health. The benefits of regular physical activity have been well documented. Movement is necessary for synovial fluid circulation, optimal blood circulation, cardiovascular health, immune system health, lymphatic drainage, stress relief, pain management/prevention, flexibility, increased range of motion, joint health, mental health, and so much more. So while you're at home during this time of physical distancing, I hope that you will exercise with me. This Chair Pilates class is slow-paced and gentle. It has been specifically designed for beginners, seniors, and anyone with limited mobility. 

To your holistic health!

Exercise Motivation

Greetings! As I am writing this post, we're about 50 days into 2019. That means that you're about 50 days into your 2019 health intentions! How's it going? Great, I hope😇. Well, maybe you haven't been as motivated and inspired as you were 50 days ago ~ it happens. So, you've come to the right place to get a healthy dose of motivation. Don't worry ~ I'll make it short and to the point. After all, you need to spend some time doing what you set out to do this year. Let's start with exercise

motivation in this blog. I get the sense that you've been having setbacks and other challenges regarding exercise consistency. So, we'll start with the basics.

The first thing you want to think and pray about are strategies to keep you encouraged, inspired and motivated to exercise even when you have absolutely no desire to move. We've all been down that road. So, how do you do what you don't want to do until it becomes a part of your lifestyle? I'm glad you asked! Write the vision, and read it often😇. Write and read your intention(s) for living a healthier more holistic lifestyle. By doing so, you continually remind yourself of the why. Why have you decided to live a healthier more holistic lifestyle? What are the benefits of exercise? Then, when you don't feel like moving in your body, your soul will encourage you, and your spirit will inspire you to keep going onward and upward.

The next step is to perform an assessment of your present lifestyle priorities to determine how to adopt the necessary changes for your success. That means a careful and deliberate evaluation of how you spend your time each day. Be careful, this process requires very specific details of your time spent engaged in your day-to-day activities. In other words, where are you spending your energy?    

Once the assessment is complete, a thorough review of your findings will allow you to clearly see how you've structured your present lifestyle. Once you know how your time and energy are being used, you are able to make decisions and changes regarding your new healthy lifestyle priorities.

Moving along, begin outlining your new schedule using strategies that will allow you to maximize your time and focus your energy. For example, where can you reduce the amount of time that you spend on an activity to allow for exercise? Have you considered meal preparation strategies to reduce the amount of time you spend in the kitchen? How much time can you shift from social media to a healthier activity? I think you get the point😇.

Lastly, it's implementation time. In other words, just do it ~ no excuses ~ you can do this. Believe you can and you will.
You are closer now than you were 50 days ago. Be motivated! Be encouraged! Be inspired!

Live your life to the fullest,

GrandmaNina

           

+PLUS CBD oil, KABAKI KENYAN Purple Tea, Beanfields Bean Chips Sample Preview

Greetings! Are you as excited as I am about the exponentially accelerated offers of products available for health conscious consumers? This is a good time to be alive, especially for my generation.😇 Of course, I still strongly promote getting as many nutrients as possible from organic fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods. However, it sure is good to have plant-based supplements, superfoods, healthy snacks and beverages to fill in the nutritional gaps of modern life. So, where am I going with this blog post? I'm going to provide you with a preview of 3 free sample products I just recently received. Okay, I received them yesterday, and I opened the box last evening.😊 Therefore, it's a preview, as I have not tried the products, yet. Let's be patient - good things come to those who wait.😊 So, what I will do here is show you a picture of the product, as well as a summary of its labeling. That's my part in this exploration. Your part is to let me know in the comment section of this blog if you want me to post a follow up blog of my review of the products after I consume them. I think that sounds fair. I'll do the research; you'll let me know if you're interested in my findings. If I don't get any comments, I'll assume no one cares; and I won't bore you with the details. See, I am considerate of your time and interests. Well, enough of this, let's get into the preview.

KABAKI KENYAN PURPLE TEA:

The label on the 14 fluid ounce bottle says it's packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and anthocyanins, and is grown in Kenya, East Africa. The list of ingredients include a proprietary blend of Kenyan purple tea, organic herbal tea, organic cane sugar, organic raspberry flavor and citric acid.  On the label, anthocyanins are described as compounds that are found in red and purple plants, particularly berries, and are known to have powerful antioxidant properties. The label includes the story of the company and founder. It says that 10% of the pre-tax profits are donated to Kijiji Medical, its nonprofit hospital in Navasha, Kenya.      

PLUS +CBDoil Gold Formula:

After putting on my "readers", I was able to see that the label on the bottle of 30 softgels lists the serving size as 1 softgel. The amount of hemp oil (aerial plant parts) per serving is 60mg. The CBD/Cannabidiol is 15mg. The other ingredients are: extra virgin olive oil, vegetarian softgel (vegetable cellulose, water), silica. In addition to the usual FDA disclosures, the label also states that the product is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. The box that contained my free samples, also, included a very detailed brochure about the company's products. I'll read it later. Perhaps, I'll read some of it while I'm recording this blog's YouTube video.

BEANFIELDS Bean Chips NACHO:

The 1.5 ounce bag of chips lists each serving as containing 4 grams of protein and fiber; bold flavor;
gluten free; and non GMO vegan. Some of the ingredients are: black beans, navy beans, brown rice, safflower or sunflower oil, seasoning blend, sugar, onion powder, yeast extract, dehydrated green and red bell pepper, paprika, natural flavors, grill flavor (from sunflower oil).

So, there you have it. A short preview of 3 products I've never tried. I look forward to sharing product previews and reviews with you in the future. I know that for me, reviews are helpful when I'm considering a new purchase. As I seek to be an excellent steward over my finances, informed decisions become more and more important in my quest to be a wise consumer. Reviews don't always sway me in one direction or another, but it sure helps to hear about others' experiences.

Video of Product Preview:

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