One of my friends' brother used to ask, 'What are the eternal consequences of your hustle?" The question got me every time I hear it!

Psalm 90:12 is a prayer . Every son must pray it daily. To ask God to teach us how to use our days so we might apply our hearts to wisdom.

You see, one of the most common issues believers have with prophetic messages is that sometimes they do not come to pass. It is even more painful when it is a corporate word from God, and some testify of its fulfilment while others simply watch. In learning what is required to process a word unto manifestation, I have learnt that how we spend our time over time can impact on whether what we have been promised comes to pass.

God is both the justifier and the just. There are always conditions precedent for all that we enjoy in Him. And while He has sent His son to level the playing field, everyone ought to step up and know how they do with their time. Benefactors only help because we catch their eyes, and we catch their eye, because we spend our time well.

In Acts 9, Dorcas, who lived in Joppa, died. The people were so distraught that they sent for Peter and compelled him to come and bring her back to life. When Peter got there, all the people did was have the widows show him how valuable a living Dorcas was to them. He prayed, God answered, and she was brought back to the joy of the people she served. Even death was overruled because of how she spent her time.

An elder statesman and father of faith, Dr Tunde Bakare, recently, in explaining Ephesians 5:16, said that any time we spend that wasn't for redemptive purposes contributes to what is called an evil day.

My understanding is that, even when God has made me a promise, what I do with my time is the key to my walking in the manifestation of God's word and promise to me.

If you like me await the fulfilment of a prophetic word, I encourage you to review what you do with your time. Is it spent for redemptive purposes or self?

Busy isn't enough. It must also be redemptive. What is the eternal consequence of how you spend your time?

Father, teach me to number my days...

Embrace Your Super Power!

The value of education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think

We all dream of living a careless life, devoid of brooding and depression. However, there is always something out there coming out very unexpectedly and making us stressed out. And we forget what does a happy life feels like. All in all, every one of us just fiercely desires to be happy and successful. That’s all that we need – seeing our family delighted, having a successful job, gaining more experience, and the list goes on.

But what exactly can make our lives happier? Let’s look atsimple life-changing habits that we all know of but ignore quite often.

1. Do not complain about things
We humans skilfully integrate complaining and nagging into our daily lives by constantly whining like some naughty kids.

Weather, queues, traffic jams, people around – we complain about everything that exists and doesn’t even exist. We keep going with it because it makes our lives easier, but not happier! It is like finding an excuse instead of actually going and getting what you need. Once you understand the way how this dire wheel of complaining worsens your life, you will be able to develop a more positive perspective about events and people, as well as become grateful for what you luckily have.

2. Let go of the past
Just stop being the victim of the past, instead focus on your here and the now. You can’t undo any things or take your words back, however, you have the opportunity to welcome joy back in your life and make your today better.

There is no point in keeping all the negative memories or holding grudges because in the general picture of your current state it has no sense. Maybe, it was something really worrisome and horrible yesterday but it does not mean you have to keep going with it today. Leaving all of the past unpleasant experiences behind and moving forward with enthusiasm and hope are the key for a happy being. If this one habit you can master, you will see your happiness-meter go up.

3. Change your surrounding
If you are that lucky social butterfly who has an amazing relationship with your family and friends, your life is full of beans for sure. But if you feel like you are not that delightful as you would like to be, probably that’s because of your environment.

Sometimes the people we communicate with, meet or even date affect our state of happiness more than we could ever imagine. And if you notice some detrimental addictive situations with any of your besties, it is time to change your surroundings. Give yourself and your close relatives or friends a little break and see how you feel. This period will let you understand who brings positivity and happiness to you and who is not worth your attention and dedication at all.

4. Smile more
Smile is a physical response of your body expressing happy and enjoyable moments that you experience. And if you try some smiling practice out, you can actually generate even more happiness to your daily life and reduce negativity. That’s an easy trick, however, very effective.

You can simply wear a real sincere smile, not fake or strange one, thus maintaining an elevated mood and well-being for the whole day or week. You shouldn’t be feeling like a psycho because it is really healthy and funny experience that might make you more adaptable to stress situations or some hardships. In fact, you will be better able to pursue the things you want if you wear that genuine smile on your face. This should be actually the first habit you can start working on.

Train yourself to become as happier as possible out of small and sometimes unreasonable things, then the positive energy inside of you will know no boundaries. So, more smiling, less worrying.

5. Spend time in nature
Last but not least on this list is the habit of spending time in nature. Thousands of people will tell you that it is the most efficient advice of all because our mood is closely dependable on environmental changes. Respectively, becoming closer to nature will help you soothe anxiety and relieve stress. If you are surrounded by wild animals near the swamp or river, you will 100% feel really refreshed and rejuvenated. And there is no much time to it, just 15-20 minutes a day in the fresh air and you will start feeling relaxed. Either after long and difficult working hours or nerve-wracking studying – what could be better for resetting your body and mind after this if not nature?

In any case, you have to remember that you are the only one responsible for saving the positive atmosphere and maintaining happiness in your life. Nobody else can help you out. If you find that harmony inside of you by following the above-mentioned tips, you will be on cloud nine. Accepting reality and stop regretting or connecting with new people and being closer to nature. Whatever path you choose, these habits will unavoidably lead you to happiness.

According to a new study, people who accept their negative emotions have better psychological health.
Pressure to feel upbeat can make you feel downbeat, while embracing your darker moods can actually make you feel better in the long run, according to a new study out of UC Berkeley.

“We found that people who habitually accept their negative emotions experience fewer negative emotions, which adds up to better psychological health,” said study senior author Iris Mauss, an associate professor of psychology at UC Berkeley.

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The study, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, tested the link between emotional acceptance and psychological health in more than 1,300 adults in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Denver, Colorado, metropolitan area.

The results suggest that people who commonly resist acknowledging their darkest emotions, or judge them harshly, can end up feeling more psychologically stressed.

By contrast, those who generally allow such bleak feelings as sadness, disappointment, and resentment to run their course report fewer mood disorder symptoms than those who critique them or push them away, even after six months.

“It turns out that how we approach our own negative emotional reactions is really important for our overall well-being,” said study lead author Brett Ford, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. “People who accept these emotions without judging or trying to change them are able to cope with their stress more successfully.”

Three separate studies were conducted on various groups both in the lab and online, and factored in age, gender, socioeconomic status, and other demographic variables.

“It’s easier to have an accepting attitude if you lead a pampered life, which is why we ruled out socioeconomic status and major life stressors that could bias the results,” Mauss said.

In the first study, more than 1,000 participants filled out surveys rating how strongly they agreed with such statements as “I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way that I’m feeling.” Those who, as a rule, did not feel bad about feeling bad showed higher levels of well-being than their less-accepting peers.

Then, in a laboratory setting, more than 150 participants were tasked with delivering a three-minute videotaped speech to a panel of judges as part of a mock job application, touting their communication skills and other relevant qualifications. They were given two minutes to prepare.

After completing the task, participants rated their emotions about the ordeal. As expected, the group that typically avoids negative feelings reported more distress than their more-accepting peers.

In the final study, more than 200 people journaled about their most taxing experiences over a two-week period. When surveyed about their psychological health six months later, the diarists who typically avoided negative emotions reported more mood disorder symptoms than their nonjudgmental peers.

At this point, researchers can only speculate on why accepting your joyless emotions can defuse them, like dark clouds passing swiftly in front of the sun and out of sight.

“Maybe if you have an accepting attitude toward negative emotions, you’re not giving them as much attention,” Mauss said. “And perhaps, if you’re constantly judging your emotions, the negativity can pile up.”

Next, researchers plan to look into such factors as culture and upbringing to better understand why some people are more accepting of emotional ups and downs than others.

“By asking parents about their attitudes about their children’s emotions, we may be able to predict how their children feel about their emotions, and how that might affect their children’s mental health,” Mauss said.

This one is fact , everybody has a definition that he cram during secondry sch and never forget till now.

Types of heart disease

1)Coronary artery disease:
is the narrowing or blockage of the arteries that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients. This narrowing is caused by plaque build-up (cholesterol, fat deposits and other substances), which is also called atherosclerosis. This type of heart disease is also sometimes called ischemic heart disease.

Coronary artery disease is the most common kind of heart disease, and it causes most heart attacks as well as chest pain from angina.
Vascular disease includes problems in the blood vessels (arteries or veins) and can happen anywhere in the body. Vascular disease can reduce blood flow to parts of the body causing pain or other symptoms depending on the location. For example, people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) may experience pain in their arms or legs. Common causes of vascular disease include the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels from plaque build-up (cholesterol fat deposits and other substances), which is also called atherosclerosis.

2)Heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias):
cause disruptions in the heart’s normal rhythm. A healthy heart should beat in a regular, normal rhythm and at a healthy rate. When a person experiences an arrhythmia, their heart may beat too slowly, too quickly or in a disorganized and irregular manner.

There are many types of heart arrhythmias. Some can have symptoms such as a fluttering or racing heart feeling and some can have no signs or symptoms. Some arrhythmias can be more serious, causing shortness of breath or chest pain, and in rare circumstances can be life-threatening.
Congenital heart disease (CHD, heart defects) is a range of structural problem of the heart that are present during fetal development. There are many different types of CHD including abnormalities of the valves, great vessels, heart walls or chambers. They can be caused by genetic or non-genetic factors. People living with congenital heart disease and their families need support throughout every age and stage of their life. Ongoing medical care and surgical procedures can continue into adulthood.
Heart failure is a chronic condition caused by the heart not functioning as it should or by a problem with its structure. Heart failure can happen if the heart is too weak or too stiff or both. This can lead to fatigue, swelling in the legs and abdomen, and shortness of breath which can be from fluid in the lungs.

The two most common causes of heart failure are heart attack and high blood pressure. There is no cure for heart failure, but early diagnosis, lifestyle changes and medication can help people live an active life, stay out of the hospital and live longer.
Other heart diseases include infections, enlarged heart and inherited disorders. There is more information on specific types of heart disease on our conditions page.

5 facts about rabbits

Here are five facts about rabbits;

1)Teeth:
Rabbits have teeth that never stop growing, and can grow up to 5 inches per year. Their teeth are designed for chewing and chomping, and they don't have sharp canines like cats and dogs.

2)Ears:
Rabbits can move their ears independently, and most can turn them 180 degrees. This helps them pick up sounds, which is important for a prey animal.

3)Eyes:
Rabbits have almost 360 degree vision, but they have a small blind spot just below their nose. Their eyes are set farther apart or on opposite sides of their head to give them a wider field of view.

4)Diet:
Carrots are high in sugar and shouldn't be a staple in a rabbit's diet. Instead, hay and leafy greens should be the main part of their diet.

5)Social:
Rabbits are social creatures and are happiest in the company of other rabbits. They communicate using subtle body movements, and make a variety of sounds including grunts, growls, and purrs.

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