Encouraging Tidbits

Most of us love a smile. Most of us love a good laugh. Proverbs 17:22 even declares that “a joyful heart is good medicine.” So, let’s get started with some humorous titbits.

*** Tidbit  1    Gotta Smile

An inexperienced preacher was to hold a graveside burial service at a pauper’s cemetery for an indigent man with no family or friends. Not knowing where the cemetery was, he made several wrong turns and got lost. When he eventually arrived an hour late, the hearse was nowhere in sight, the backhoe was next to the open hole, and the workmen were sitting under a tree eating lunch.
      The diligent young pastor went to the open grave and found the vault lid already in place. Feeling guilty because of his tardiness, he preached an impassioned and lengthy service, sending the deceased to the great beyond in style.
      As he returned to his car, he overheard one of the workman say to the other, “I’ve been putting in septic tanks for twenty years and I ain’t never seen anything like that.”

Politically correct ways to say someone is stupid (maybe slow-witted would be kinder):

*  Elevator doesn’t go all the way to the top floor.
*  Receiver is off the hook.
*  Couldn’t pour water out of a boot with instructions on the heel.
*  A few peas short of a casserole.
*  Doesn’t have all his cornflakes in one box.
*  The wheel’s spinning, but the hamster’s dead.

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*** Tidbit 2    Encourage Yourself

We all like to be encouraged, but sometimes there’s no one around to encourage us. It’s during those times when must know how to encourage ourselves.

Whenever I need to encourage myself, one of my favorite songs is, “Encourage Yourself” written by Donald Lawrence.

Sometimes you have to encourage yourself. Sometimes you have to speak victory during the test. And no matter how you feel, speak the word and you will be healed.
Speak over yourself. Encourage yourself in the Lord.

Sometimes you have to speak the word over yourself. The pressure is all around, but God is present help. The enemy created walls, but remember giants, they do fall.
Speak over yourself. Encourage yourself in the Lord.

As I minister to you, I minister to myself. Life can hurt you so ’til you feel there’s nothing left. No matter how you feel, speak the word and you will be healed.
Speak over yourself. Encourage yourself in the Lord.

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*** Tidbit 3    Planks – One Exercise, Multiple Benefits

Planks are one of the most effective exercises you can do because they offer great results in a short period of time (about 1 – 10 min.). The plank, or planking, is an exercise that involves your core muscles, improving your strength, balance and endurance. They are called planks because, when done properly, you straighten your entire body and maintain it rigidly, just like a plank of wood. No extra equipment or weights are required, only your body, making it a convenient form of strength training if you’re on a small budget or are traveling.

Here are 4 things that can happen when you plank every day.

1.   Your posture could improve.
2.   You could become more flexible than ever.
3.   Your core definition and performance could be improved.
4.  Your risk of injury in the back and spinal column could be improved.

How to hold a plank position

1.  Get into pushup position on the floor.  Position your feet so that your toes touch the floor. You can start with a bent-knee plank if you can’t perform a regular plank yet.
2.  Now bend your elbows 90 degrees and rest your weight on your forearms.  OR Bring your hands forward, near the sides of your head, so that your forearms lie on the floor, parallel to one another and to your torso.
3.  Keep your torso straight and rigid and your body in a straight line from ears to toes with no sagging or bending. Imagine your body as plank of wood.
4.  Your head is relaxed and you should be looking at the floor.
5.  Hold the position for at least five seconds or 10 seconds to start. Over time work up to 30, 45 or 60 seconds. 
6.  Remember to breathe throughout. Inhale and exhale slowly and steadily.
7.  When your form begins to suffer, pull the plug.  Gently bring your torso back to the ground. You’re only benefiting from the plank by actually doing the plank.

How to improve your plank time gradually

— If you can hold a basic plank for more than two minutes with ease, you can move on to these tougher variations. They include the elbow plank, leg raised plank and the side plank.
— Perform other body-weight exercises at the same time. Push-up and squat will improve your core strength too.  You can increase the intensity of the plank position using an inflatable exercise ball. Using an exercise ball, start out with your belly on the ball. 
—Practice every day. Space your planking exercise throughout the day. Do 3-4 times every day if you like.

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If you know Jesus Christ as your Savior, now is the time to get to know Him even better.

If you don’t know Him, accepting Him as your Savior will be the wisest decision you will ever make.

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Until next time, don’t forget to smile and/or laugh at least once a day!

The information that I have shared with you is intended for informational purposes only. Remember to do your own research and check with your health professional if you have health issues.

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