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Make Glorious Choices!

Karen M. Pina — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:00:29 +0000

Ministering mentees,

I come to mentor you today in the fact that in order for the glory of God to manifest itself in you and through you, you must make glorious choices. Today, I became famished and was short on time. I wanted a tuna sandwich from Panera Bread. Before I jumped in the car and headed there, I carved out a few moments to go online and check out the nutritional facts on this sandwich. Lo and behold, this sandwich is 750 calories, contains 1130 mg. sodium, and 13 grams of sugar. So even though it is very high in protein, calcium, and iron, the sodium, sugar, and calories brought me to a screeching halt. I knew I needed to re-think my strategy. I’ll defer that tuna sandwich for when I can make it at home and be in control of the ingredients.

So, I headed straight to Duchess for a chicken garden salad filled with fresh greens, carrots, green peppers, red onions, and a homemade cucumber dressing. As I sat in the car, I had a chance to change my mind when the $5 special (i.e., big ole hamburger and fries) sign became larger than life. As I steered away by the power of Ruach haKodesh (Holy Spirit), I heard Him say, “Make Glorious Choices!” and then one of my banner scriptures (1 Corinthians 10:31) for eating well came up for me.

Minister, we cannot eat and drink what we want and expect the glory of God to manifest in us and through us. Either He is living in us daily or He’s not. He chooses to dwell in vessels who make decisions that bring Him glory. So the next time you make what may seem the simplest decision (e.g., what to eat), make a glorious choice!

Resting in His glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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Do It All For The Glory And Honor Of God – Part IV

Karen M. Pina — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:24 +0000

So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP

I’ve been mentoring you to begin eating and drinking for Elohim’s (God’s) glory. Today, I want you to do three things in order to move closer to eating and drinking for the glory of Elohim (God):

Go back to the last couple of blog posts and see what action you’ve really taken. If none, then apply what you’ve been learning and cut out one or two things that you know are not good for your temple.
Prayerfully ponder the following questions and then journal what Elohim (God) impresses upon your heart?

Would Elohim (God) eat whatever, whenever?
Would Elohim (God) eat because He’s not feeling well?
What is Elohim’s (God’s) nature as it concerns eating?

Search the scriptures for what our forefathers, Jesus, the disciples, and angels ate. What themes did you notice?

I know we stayed on this topic for almost an entire week, but it was worth every minute if it ushers you into greater well being and care for your temple. Before we close out, I want to remind you that I have a resource to help you continue on your journey to eating and drinking for Elohim’s (God’s) glory. Go here to continue the journey.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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Do It All For The Glory And Honor Of God – Part III

Karen M. Pina — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:01 +0000

So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP

Over the past several days, I’ve been mentoring you to begin eating and drinking for Elohim’s (God’s) glory. Today, I share some more things you can eliminate from your diet to bring Him glory and honor.

Eliminate	Substitute With
Coffee	Decaf, herbal coffee, or green tea
White pasta	Whole grain or wheat pasta
Jelly	All fruit spreads
Sugar	Honey, agave nectar, Stevia
White bread	Wheat or whole grain
Soda	All natural drinks (juice)
Canned vegetables and fruit	Fresh fruit and vegetables

If you’d like more fitness support, pick up a copy of Leadership FITness – Experiencing Fullness in The Temple in either audiobook or e-book format. Go here.

I pray I’ve challenged you to do it all for the glory of Elohim (God) . . . even eating and drinking!

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

Fit For His Glory – Part II

Karen M. Pina — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:53 +0000

So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP

Do you have a bishop’s belly? So many ministers take no care in what or when they eat/drink. I’m not even going to address the cigarette smoking or liquor drinking pastors in this post. We all know that type of behavior brings no honor or glory to Elohim (God). We have assignments to complete in this earth realm. If our body (the outward container that Elohim [God] gave us), gives out due to our abuse, how will we complete what He called us to do? I am amazed by the number of ministers who Elohim (God) used in the area of healing that died from some sort of sickness or disease due to improper eating or rest.

If you have not committed your body as a living sacrifice yet, do so now. If you can’t do it for yourself, I appeal to the glory upon your life and say, “Do it for those who He’s assigned your hands.” They are waiting for you to rise up in total wellness and health and set them free in the areas they have been led captive.

Tomorrow we will continue mentoring you in eating and drinking for His glory.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina