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November 7, 2007
There is no doubt that midwives worldwide are very special people. They possess a unique ability to care for women and newborns and it takes a distinctive set of skills to qualify for the job. More than 60% of the world?s babies are helped into the world with the hands of a midwife or traditional birth attendant. In Central America, midwives are generally referred to as ?traditional midwives?.
Central American traditional midwives are usually well known and respected in their community. Many traditional midwives say they felt a calling to be a midwife and learned their skills through apprenticeship and experience rather than formal training.
But Central American midwives have a tougher job on their hands than their counterparts in wealthier countries. In countries such as Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and El Salvador midwives can often be found working under appalling conditions, depending on how unstable their country?s health system is, and the majority of these women do not get paid for their hard work.
PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) estimates that there are about 22,000 maternal deaths per year in Latin America and the Caribbean with an aggregate ratio of 190 deaths per 100,000 births. PAHO also estimates that under-reporting in many regions can be as high as 70%.
In Central America, traditional midwives attend most of the deliveries where the maternal mortality is the highest due to poverty. The contribution of traditional midwives to the health of nations has been undervalued by governments and insufficient resources have been allocated to providing midwives with the equipment, training and medicines that they need to carry out their job safely and effectively.
In April 2004, a group of midwives from these five countries took a ground-breaking step by coming together in Costa Rica to share their experiences as midwives in their respective countries. Their tales reflect their love and devotion to their work, and their ongoing commitment to the many women they have helped through childbirth.
They tell their stories of how unjust their health systems are and share harrowing accounts of health care systems which fail its people.
Central American Midwives, the charitable organization that funded this assembly, produced a DVD depicting these women?s stories. In the documentary, one of the Nicaraguan midwives, Do?a Alicia, compares the care the traditional midwives give to the impersonal care of the local hospital; ?The midwife offers love and trust and confidence and she doesn?t do it mechanically like the nurses and doctors. However, I don?t mean to offend these health care workers, who do the best job they can. For example, a woman goes to have her baby in a hospital. In the room she will find a nurse, a person who cleans and another woman in the next bed to her. The doctor arrives and says ‘let?s see lady, open your legs’, and the woman feels ashamed. On the other hand if a midwife attends this woman in the privacy of her own home, the woman experiences trust.?
Do?a Alicia went on to say that she didn?t want to offend the doctors because they do offer good care when they are needed. But that they do not possess the kindness of a midwife, and often lack the patience the midwife has.
Josefa Mira, a midwife from El Salvador, explained that the midwives are constantly monitoring the progress of the labour and when a complication presents itself they organize immediate transfer to a hospital. ?And we don?t only care for women of the community during pregnancy and birth?, she said. ?We also look after the general health of women and their families, domestic violence and all the illnesses that are common in our communities.?
However, lack of transport is a major problem in most areas and women in high-risk conditions often cannot be moved to a hospital for medical help due to this dilemma. The same problem exists if there are not enough basic medicines to treat disease in pregnancy.
The Central American Midwives plea is to be recognized and accepted for the value of their knowledge, to work as a team with health care services, to be adequately trained and equipped, and rightfully compensated. This issue needs to be recognised as an important, pressing matter.
Let us help those who bear the hands that hold our future generations. Let us help the Central American Midwife Crisis.
Guatemalan midwife Mar?a Cecilia says; ?What I would like most for our country Guatemala is health for everyone, that having a baby would become safer, that we would have safe and healthy childbirth, and that society would give importance to mothers and the work of mothers. When we are expecting our babies we should feel cared for and receive love. And the other thing I wish for is that one day midwives would really be part of the health care system and have a salary that we can enjoy.?
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To order your copy of this inspirational, educational DVD or for more information on Central American Midwives, contact http://central-american-midwives.org
November 2, 2007
Medical technology has finally reached the point, which will allow parents to choose the sex of their baby in advance. Unfortunately this is rather disturbing to the natural evolutionary order of things. In other words this could upset the balance between the number of males and females on the planet. In foreign countries this is much more important to them that it is to us here in the United States.
Currently in the United States of America we do not regulate fertility clinics and there are really no laws here since the industry is somewhat unregulated in the choosing of sex of a baby. Some foreign countries prohibit sex selection procedures and many of the wealthy people in those countries wish to come to the United States to take part in our fertility sciences and medical treatment clinics.
Both China and Canada prohibit the choosing of the sex of your baby in advance and the use of fertility drugs to ensure that your choice is carried out. What is interesting is that many of these fertility clinics the United States, which offer sex selection procedures are advertising on web sites and radio stations and other countries to get these wealthy folks to come over here for the procedure. This should probably not surprise anyone due to our lack of oversight of sex selection fertility clinics. Consider this in 2006.
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October 30, 2007
After nine ? or more ? long months of waiting, you hold a bundle of joy and perfection in your arms. You gaze at the baby in amazement. Your husband gazes at the baby in amazement. And you think, ‘Finally, we are a happy, perfect family.?
Then you go home. You wake up ten times a night ? sometimes because the baby is crying and sometimes because the baby hasn?t cried for longer than usual and you want to make sure he or she is still breathing. Every outfit you own, from your grungy bathrobe to the evening grown you grabbed because you were out of clean clothes in three days, is covered with either spitup or diaper blowouts. You forgot what your brush looks like. You shower between 3:15 and 3:30 in the morning ? or in the afternoon ? whenever the baby is asleep. Life is hard.
During the insanity that comes with juggling a new baby, your husband, once perfect, finds he can do nothing right. You?re grouchy because of lack of sleep ? and if you chose to breastfeed, there?s just no way your husband can help. Sure, he brings the baby to you, but then he crashes blissfully and you wind up staring daggers as you nurse. You?re cranky because somehow every form of explosive seems to land on you, and it feels like he almost never gets hit. And your sad and crying because?because?well, you don?t know why, but he should just understand and deal with it!
Having a baby will definitely change your life, but you should also remember that it will change your marriage. Not only will evenings out now have to be planned and babysitters called, not only will quiet time become worth more than your weight in gold, not only will meal times soon become humorous messes as you encourage a growing child to eat (this takes almost ten years), but the dynamics of the relationship with your husband will change, as well.
The first few months, possibly as long as a year, your entire emotional outlook will change. By now, you are familiar with the hormonal imbalances of pregnancy, and you probably know that the possibility of continued insanity exists after the baby arrives. Perhaps your husband expects things to remain much as they were throughout pregnancy. However, exhaustion and life-changes will complicate this beyond what you experienced while the baby still lived inside you. Furthermore, while most husbands only need a second to look at your protruding stomach, think ?oh yeah, she?s pregnant?, and remember to give you a hug, for some reason they can?t make the same connection once the baby lives outside you. The less emotional sex by far, most men seem to have a hard time with the idea that you can?t just ?get a grip? on whatever is making you cry. If you have problems with depression or overemotional issues during regular PMS, start prepping your husband around the first trimester. Let him know that you will continue to be an emotional wreck after the baby is born, and that you will need his love, support, and help. At the same time, make sure you acknowldge the things he does to help. The one diaper he changes may not seem like much compared to the ten you change all day, but if you criticize, you will decrease the chances of getting more help. No matter how blue you may feel, try to remain positive when noticing your husband’s efforts; you’ll be amazed at how much that can keep things running smoothly in your marriage.
Also, if you already know you are likely to have serious emotional problems, set up an appointment with a counselor. Tell a close friend that you are apt to need a shoulder to cry on. Talk to your pastor, priest, or bishop at church. When you get to the stage of the baby blues, you won?t want to make the effort to talk to anyone, so if you take steps beforehand, it will make an enormous difference.
You might also find the pressure on your primary income earner ? either your husband or yourself ? increasing after pregnancy. Suddenly, he is no longer responsible for two adults, either of whom could take a second or third job if things get tough. Now he has to make sure a tiny, needy child receives food, shelter, and clothing at all time. Perhaps he increases his hours at work, not just for extra money but for job security. Maybe he learns to accept office politics he always hated so as not to find himself unemployed. He may even wind up taking a job he despises and come home cranky because of it. All of these are possibilities, and what he needs is support.
Babies bless our lives and bring so much joy and love into our home, but they can change even the best of relationships. As with any marriage, you will need time and dedicated effort to overcome any problems, and you should resolve conflicts immediately, rather than letting them fester inside. Continue to work hard on your marriage and your relationship with one another, despite the increased difficulties in doing so, and your marriage will bloom and grow.
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October 28, 2007
A pregnancy calendar is a fun and informative way to keep track of your pregnancy and ensure a healthy outcome for you and your baby. For most women, pregnancy and birth is one of the key points in life and a pregnancy calendar will help you live the experience to the fullest. Detailed week-by-week information about the bodily changes happening to yourself and your baby, as well as handy advice regarding everything from nutrition to exercise, are just some of the things pregnancy calendars have to offer.
Standard features of most pregnancy calendars include: how to take care of yourself throughout each stage of pregnancy; tips on how to meet increasing nutritional needs while staying physically fit; and how much weight you should gain during pregnancy. Some may also include a detailed outline of your baby’s weekly development and instructions from the experts on how to ensure that you both progress the way that you should. Many pregnancy calendars can be customized to fit your own unique personality and include spaces for a diary and a record to keep track of doctor’s appointments and other important dates.
Pregnancy calendars are fun to use and, best of all, they are often free or cost a minimal amount. Many internet sources offer free downloads of pregnancy calendars and a simple online search will reveal dozens of choices. Most can be personalized and some websites will even send you e-mail alerts as important milestones draw near. Some pregnancy-related or Women’s and Children’s Health magazines offer a free pregnancy calendar to paid subscribers.
Huggies offers an excellent pregnancy calendar while American Adoptions has an online version accompanied by weekly updates. American Baby and Pregnancy Weekly both have calendars that are available online and can be personalized. Baby Fit features a week-by-week, development-specific pregnancy calendar while Baby Center has create-your-own pregnancy calendar options and tools. The choices are endless and the results amazing. Many people treasure their pregnancy calendars as keepsakes or use them to compare with future pregnancies.
Most pregnancy calendars are very simple and user-friendly. Anyone can understand them and the facts are presented in a clear-cut, down-to-earth manner. The hardest part for most people is calculating the due date, but this is usually provided by your physician. Even if it is not, most pregnancy calendars include instructions on how to calculate the due date that are easy to understand for even the most math illiterate person.
Pregnancy is no longer just a 9-month waiting period for the big day. With the help of a pregnancy calendar, expectant mothers can become actively involved in all the exciting changes of pregnancy, while at the same time benefiting their health. A handy source for expert advice, it can also do much to alleviate anxiety, as the due date looms closer. The truth is, a pregnancy calendar is just one excellent way to make the most of your pregnancy.
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Celia Nemart writes about family and medical issues on the internet, Celia is a dedicated mother that is aware of the dangers of the lack of information about Pregnancy Calendar and pregnancy.
October 20, 2007
It is a strange but true paradox of postpartum motherhood that, at the time you are most vulnerable physically and emotionally and most in need of rest, you want a spotless nest for your new little one. Here are some tips to help you enjoy the postpartum period more and stop worrying so much about the housework.
Prepare ahead of time
Most women, sometime shortly before they go into labor, experience a natural rush of energy and an overwhelming desire to clean and organize. Use this time wisely. Instead of folding and refolding newborn clothes, do some spring cleaning. Dust your baseboards- be sure to squat instead of leaning over while doing this. Squatting is great exercise for pregnant mommies. It stretches the inner thighs (they need to be flexible when you’re pushing baby out), feels good to your back and even helps your baby’s head get into proper alignment in preparation for the birth.
Buy paper plates, napkins, and plastic cutlery and cups for use after the baby arrives. Now is not the time too obsess or feel guilty about Mother Earth. You need to focus on Mother You! Buy recycled if it makes you feel better. Eliminating dirty dishes when you have a newborn will go a long way towards keeping the kitchen clean. Spring for some of those handy disposable cleaning wipes too so you don’t have extra laundry.
Do a thorough de-cluttering
The rule most professional organizers use is: If you haven’t used it in a year, you probably don’t need it or it would be better you to just rent the item in question rather than own and store it. Go through your closets, attic and garage and toss, toss, toss. And seriously rethink all the little knickknacks and whatnots you have around your home. These are dust magnets and will probably have to be put up when your baby starts crawling anyway.
Ask for help
It’s very difficult in some independent cultures to ask for the help you need and deserve. But don’t try to be a rugged individualist. Most native cultures expect little of a new Mom for a couple of months postpartum. She is pampered and taken care of by the women in her community.
Let me ask you: would you begrudge a postpartum friend if she called you asking for help? Of course not. It may even forge a deeper bond of friendship between you. So don’t be afraid to call on your network of support for help.
Ask friends, family, neighbors, people you worship with, other moms at the mom’s group you attend, etc. for assistance. Don’t forget your baby’s Father as well! And consider hiring help if you possibly can. Remind your mother and mother in law that a housekeeping service is a great baby shower gift.
The postpartum ?babymoon? period passes so quickly. Enjoy every minute and take lots of pictures. Baby will soon be crawling and then toddling around, and then the house will look
really interesting!
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Carrie Lauth is the host of http://www.NaturalMomsTalkRadio.com. For more postpartum advice
and housekeeping tips, visit http://www.Natural-Moms.com
October 15, 2007
The anticipation of giving birth to a child may literally cause expectant mothers sleepless nights.
Most pregnant women may feel more exhausted than usual and would eventually sleep more. During the first trimester of pregnancy, your heart pumps faster and produces more blood to nurture the baby inside you. When the fetus inside you grows, then your tummy eventually would grow bigger. It?s kind of hard to find a comfortable sleeping position and it would be difficult for you to get some good sleep.
It is advised that you try to get used to sleeping on your side during the first few days of your pregnancy. You can do this by lying on your side with your knees bent slightly upward. This position would relieve the pressure of the inferior vena cava, which is caused by the baby?s weight.
In the latter part of your pregnancy, you may find it uncomfortable to change sleeping position during your sleep. Shifting is a natural occurrence that no one can control but when your tummy is bigger than usual, your body adapts to change and shifting at night are minimized since you would eventually wake up if you do so.
If you still find it difficult to sleep, try to use your pillows and experiment with what you can do with them. You can tuck a pillow under your abdomen. If you are sleeping on your side, you can place them in between your legs. To ease away pressure from your back, you can try stuffing in thin pillows or a blanket beneath the space between the surface of the bed and the arch of lower back. There are also pregnancy pillows that can help promote a good sleep.
If you?re still having a hard time sleeping at night and lose a big amount of rest, it is recommended that you take a quick nap (of about an hour) in the morning or in the afternoon. Watch your diet and eat nutritious foods. Steer clear of caffeinated drinks and avoid eating a full meal or lots of liquids a few hours before you head to your bed. If all things fail and you?re still experiencing sleepless nights, it is best to consult your doctor right away.
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October 11, 2007
If you are pregnant, you probably have received information about cord blood banking. This is an opportunity for you to bank your child?s umbilical cord blood. When cord blood is banked, it is stored so that at a later time, it can be used when needed. There are several key reasons why anyone should consider cord blood banking.
Cord blood contains very important cells that can help to grow a healthy immune system for someone who has fallen ill. Not only can this cord blood be used for your child, but for others that have the same type of blood and tissue. Although cord blood banking is expensive when done privately, it can be life saving and this is often the reason to consider it.
Cord blood stem cells can be used to treat diseases and conditions such as leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, anemia, sickle cell disease, inherited red cell abnormality, lymphoma, plasma cell disorder, neuroblastoma and myeloma. Today, there are over 75 different diseases, immune deficiencies and other conditions that are treated with cord blood successfully. With the advancement of stem cell research, there is likely to be more uses for cord blood in the future.
If there is a family medical history or your child has a predisposition to any of these diseases, you should seriously consider cord blood banking. Parents of children of ethnic or racial minorities and children conceived through in vitro fetilization are encouraged to bank cord blood as it is more difficult to find bone marrow match in these cases. Only 50% of people that need a bone marrow or stem cell transplant are likely to find a suitable donor to provide it.
There are two ways to store your baby?s cord blood. If you choose public cord blood banking, your baby?s blood is taken from the umbilical cord, stored cryogenically and can be used by anyone that is in need of it. However, cord blood that is stored in a private bank can only be used for your child or other family members when required.
The cord blood banking process can be costly for a private storage facility, starting at $2000 but the protection that it offers far outweighs the costs. In addition, many families find that this is an ideal way to protect the child as well as other family members from potentially fatal diseases or conditions. The ongoing stem cell research for treatment of diseases is promising. Cord blood stem cells offer great potential for treating more auto-immune and degenerative diseases. Banking cord blood can provide medical insurance for your child or other family members now and in the future.
There are still not enough cord blood donations taking place that will provide for the necessary help needed to cure conditions like cancer and leukemia. Yet, with more people considering cord blood banking, whether privately or publicly, it is likely that more miracles can happen. Through better education, more parents will see the true benefits of cord blood banking.
Copyright 2006 Alvin Toh
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September 17, 2007
When a couple has being trying to conceive for more than a year without any result. If sexual intercourse has been taking place normally- Yet no pregnancy occurs. If you suspect either of you has a problem not yet identified by the doctors- and you desire to avoid all the hassles of infertility treatment, this is what you can do.
I’m not advising you not to go to your doctor please. God uses doctors to do great miracles in our lives. But after a few failed infertility tests and treatments, you may want to give God’s word a chance to bless you. What you do is your personal choice and decision God will never dishonour your choices.
Here is my suggestion to you based on the Word of God. You have to speak to your body. The Bible says ‘the lips of the wise will protect them.’ (Proverbs 14:3.). This means that if you choose to be wise now you will protect yourself from suffering and pain.
The Word of God says that the tongue that brings healing is a tree of life- (Proverbs 15: 4. This means your own words can bring healing into your body when you speak in line with God’s Word.
Let’s look at some of the medical investigation you will undergo when you go to the infertility clinic for testing.
Medical investigations to discover the cause of infertility for a Woman:
A menstrual history will be taken. This will include a study of body temperature during the menstrual cycle. This gives an indication of the time of ovulation. A blood and urine test will also be done to discover whether ovulation is normal.
Body Temperature and Ovulation: Charting a woman’s body temperature during her menstrual cycle can indicate abnormalities of ovulation.
Hysterosalpingoo-ography: This is an x-ray technique used to visualise the uterus and Fallopian tubes- to determine whether or not there is any abnormality.
Laparoscopy: With this technique, a laparoscopy (a type of viewing tube) is inserted through the abdominal wall. This is to examine the woman’s reproductive organs - and determine whether an abnormality, such as a cyst or tumour, is present.
After looking at the medical investigation, that will normally be done at the fertility clinic. We can now go straight into the Word of God to hear God’s word on this issue. To determine on what the Word of God does in our body. In dealing with this we are going to be using the word of God from Hebrews 4:12.
The Word of God has no side effects- because it works with your faith. The word of God does not dishonour the wisdom and guidance of your doctor. The word of God will not prevent you or say to you do not go to your doctor. The word of God works above the natural and will brings us supernatural results- but will never violate the natural.
The Woman’s confession: This is how you will apply the Word to your reproductive organs. Father, I thank you and praise you in Jesus’ name. I take your Word which is quick, sharp, effective, energising, operative, analysing and now I speak to my reproductive system.
I suggest-Using the Word of God to analyze and energise the body
My Vagina and cervix:
In the mighty name of Jesus -I ask the Word of God to analyse my vagina and my cervix. If any weakness or hidden disorder exists, I ask the Word of God to restore and renew these part. If there is any part of my cervix or vagina that needs energising; I Praise the Word of God for energising those parts in the name of Jesus. I thank you Father that my entire reproductive organs are working the way you ordained them to work. My vagina and cervix is strong and strengthened by the power of Your Word. Thank You Father.
The Womb. I subject my uterus to the analysing power of God’s Word. I command that it be analysed and if any abnormality exists which may prevent the implantation of a fertilised egg, I ask the Word of God through faith to operate and destroy any such abnormality. I ask the Word of God to create the right environment that will sustain the life of the baby the Father has blessed me with in faith. I speak these words in faith in Jesus’ name. Amen.
The Ovaries I speak to my ovaries. If there is any reason why my eggs fail to mature or may not be released- I command in Jesus’ name that the Word of God begin to energise my ovaries. I praise God’s word for facilitating normal operation of my ovaries in Jesus’ name.
The fallopian Tubes I speak to my Fallopian tubes in Jesus’ name. I subject my tubes to the analysing power of God’s Word. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. If any blockage or damage exists that could prevent my husband’s sperm reaching my eggs- let God’s word heal it now. If anything is wrong with my fallopian tubes - I command that the Word of God operate and unblock my fallopian tubes. Make them function normally Oh Lord. I thank you Father that my tubes can now transport life in Jesus name. Amen.
A prayer on your behalf or for anyone looking for a child
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray for my sister reading this article. Under the authority you have given me, I pray that, as she confesses your Word into her body, that your Word will bring light and dispel darkness. I stand in agreement with her, that you will grant her the desires of her heart in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Good news: I gave this confession to a friend who has been trying to conceive for some years. Now she is pregnant.
September 16, 2007
Today I will love to share with you the importance of Praise and Worship in receiving your blessing from God. Do doctors tell you that you are infertile? Have low or no sperm count?
Have you been told you are too old to have a baby? If you answered ‘Yes,’ I am here to tell you that health, happiness, and a new family have all already been guaranteed to you. There is a way to have the child you so desire.
Imagine the sound of a child’s laughter filling your home!
Picture having a family that daily brings you all the joy, peace, and love you could have ever dreamed of.
Visualize your baby growing healthily inside of you, ready to lead a full and abundant life with you.
I am here to tell you today that all of these dreams can be a reality, YOUR reality.
The easiest way to obtain victory over all theses situations is to praise and worship God. Praise means to glorify or extol God. To magnify and bless Him.
The Bible tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people. (Psalms 22: 3). What does the word inhabit mean? It means God lives in, dwells in, manifest himself in ?the praises of His people. When we praise God, we have the Lord as a boarder, an in-dweller in us.
For many of you who face difficult or seemingly impossible situations, what you need to do is praise God. When you want God to inhabit your circumstances or difficulties you can do nothing better than to praise Him.
For when you praise him you are assured of His abiding presence inhabiting every life situation that may confront you. The only thing you and I can ever offer to God is our praise. We cannot give him money. There is nothing we can give him except praise.
How wonderful it is that God says in Psalms 50: 23 ?that he who sacrifices thank-offerings honours me and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God.? So you see when you start to offer God a sacrifice of praise these are some of the benefits available to you.
Benefits of praise.
Praise unlocks the windows of Heaven Praise causes doubt to flee Praise brings down showers of blessings Praise brings down the love and peace of God Praise brings freedom from bondage Praise changes every situation Praise establishes your heart in God and brings God into the circumstances Praise is the master key to God?s store house
When you become established in praise you become a true worshipper of God - and you thus prepare your way to reap God?s blessings. In writing on praise, I would like to share from the Bible about David. May the Holy Spirit quicken your understanding and help you understand the truth of the power of praise in Jesus? name.
DAVID What was David?s secret? All his confidence and trust was in the Lord. His boasting was not of any man, but it was of the Lord. David said to Goliath, ?You come against me with swords and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty?. (I Samuel 17: 45)
We see in the life of David a beautiful example of God?s hand of protection overshadowing and preserving him from destruction. In his youth David was attacked by lions and bears and later in life he encountered a giant (Goliath) on the field of battle. Against all these overwhelming odds, David was not killed but rather he destroyed those that were bent on destroying him. David said, ?All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves. For the battle is the Lord?s and he will give all of you into our hands.? (I Samuel 17: 47)
You can learn from David; his boasting and confidence was not of what any human could do, it was based on what God could do for him. David lived a life of praise; In the Bible there are Psalms of praise, written by David to God. In Psalms 34: 1, he declared: ?I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.?
This was his secret, God?s praise. David knew the power of praise. He knew God dwelt in our praises and nothing could stop him praising God. David listed some of God?s benefits to him for his life of praise as:
Redemption from destruction, Forgiveness for all our sins, healing of all diseases.
David attributed all theses benefits to his continued praise to God. God fights our battles when we praise him. As you start to praise Him, He will fight for you.
Praise is the Christian?s gun of battle. When the battles of life rage hard, the Christian who is fully armed with praise is well clothed for battle. God has commanded us to give him praise at all times. His praise should be to be continually on our lips. When God?s praise is continually on your lips you cannot be defeated. I encourage all the couples who face impossible situations to lift up their voices in praise of God. As you do that the peace and glory of God will come upon you. You say that you don?t know how to praise God.
The Psalms are full of praise songs. You can use Psalm 100, 159, 150, 117 to praise God. When I started my walk with God, all I knew was ?glory to God? and I used to repeat that over and over again and the glory of God used to hit me so hard that I could hardly move. Praise him any way you know. The important thing is the heart of the person who is praising. As you praise Him, His blessing flows into your life.
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Veronica Anusionwu has devoted a portion of her life to bringing spiritual solutions from the bible to help many people. She is the author of ‘Woman You Are Not Infertile’ a book that has helped many women overcome infertility. Her book ‘Who Said You Are Too Old To Conceive’ covers all area of (Childbirth for the older woman). Sign up for her free weekly newsletter by visiting
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