Page 10 - Healing School Magazine - March 2015 Edition

“Eat your food. You can't skip breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day.” Many people heard this saying a lot
while growing up. Well, the notion that breakfast is an all-important meal is not just something parents thought up to
get their children to eat, it is actually true.
The body 'fasts' every night, and after about 12 hours without food, you need to replenish your energy supply. The term
'breakfast' is used because this is the first meal after the long night hours. While no one should skip breakfast, it is very
essential that kids are made to eat breakfast every day, even when they don't want to.
Benefits of Taking Breakfast Every Day
- Breakfasters are smarter. Children who eat breakfast are more likely to do better in school; hunger can be
distracting, so the level of concentration is higher when kids are well fed. Thus, they remember what they've
been taught and are better at problem-solving than kids who skip breakfast.
- Breakfasters are happier. Generally, most people who skip breakfast tend to be cranky and uptight in the
mornings. Food boosts feelings of wellbeing and makes children happy, particularly when the food is high in
carbohydrates.
- Breakfasters are healthier. If your kids skip breakfast, they may miss getting the required daily nutrients such
as iron, fibre, calcium, potassium and vitamin D. Also, kids who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight or
obese; they are more likely to participate in physical activities and less likely to stock up on junk food. Little
wonder most dieticians and weight-loss experts advocate the importance of breakfast.
While any breakfast is better than no breakfast, it is important to keep your breakfast choices healthy. In order to get the
most nutritional value and a daily healthy start for your kids, there are a variety of food groups you should pay attention
to while preparing the ideal breakfast. These include: Carbohydrates/fibre (whole-grain cereals, breads and
muffins, brown rice, whole-grain fruits).
- Protein (low-fat or non-fat dairy products, lean meats, eggs, nuts [including nut butters], seeds and cooked
beans).
- Fibre (whole-grain breads, waffles, and cereals; brown rice, bran, and other grains; fruits, vegetables, beans,
and nuts).
- Vitamins (fruits and vegetables).
Although it is generally accepted that breakfast is important, many kids still skip meals, either because they sleep and
wake up late; or because they think skipping breakfast will keep them slim; or there simply isn't time to prepare
breakfast every morning. The following are tips that will help you get set for breakfast every day, even when you're in a
hurry:
· Fill your kitchen stores with healthy breakfast choices
· Start preparations from the night before (e.g. ready the tools, mix pancake batter, etc)
· Have quick-easy takeaway alternatives for really busy mornings
· Involve the kids in the planning and preparation of breakfast meals
· Lead by example; show your kids how to enjoy breakfast by eating yours
Adhering to the simple code of the breakfast rule is one easy but vital step towards overall health for a better family. So,
get in the habit of giving everyone a healthy start for every day.
"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid…" (Deuteronomy 31:6).
As a child of God, it's wrong for you to be afraid of anything. There's no reason whatsoever for any Christian to be
afraid of the devil, for he's already defeated! In Matthew 28:18, Jesus said, "All power is given unto me in
heaven and in earth." Notice He said 'all power', not 'some power', meaning there's none left for the devil. He was
completely paralysed and rendered helpless by Jesus.
The reason many live in fear of the devil and what they believe he can do is their ignorance of the scriptures, hence
they arrogate too much power to the devil. We just read that all power belongs to Jesus and not the devil. Jesus
took a spoil of the devil and his demons; He dislodged and dispossessed them of their powers. He stripped them
of everything that's of value, leaving Satan and his cohorts helpless.
Having done that, He then made an open show – a spectacle – of them. Jesus paraded Satan and his demons as
prisoners of war – wounded, beaten and rendered useless (Colossians 2:15). And then, He gave you authority
over them: "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the
enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you" (Luke 10:19).
You ought to live in faith; faith in God and in His Word; faith in the victory of Jesus over Satan and the cohorts of
darkness. That victory was for you. No matter what happens around you – in your life, your family, your health, your
job or in your finances – refuse to fear. Rather, surround yourself with the Word of God. His Word produces faith
and faith destroys fear, causing you to operate with the Spirit of dominion.
CONFESSIONS
I live in dominion every day, for God has given me power to tread over serpents and scorpions. I refuse to live in
fear of what the devil can do to me; Jesus rendered him powerless and useless.
I am a king and my words are full of power and authority; therefore, I decree health, peace, prosperity and success
into every area of my life. I take charge of every situation and declare that all things are working together for my
good. I'm not a victim, but a victor in Christ.
I walk in the victory that God wrought for me through Jesus Christ. No matter what happens, I know that I am more
than a conqueror. I live in dominion over sickness, disease, poverty and lack. My life is a manifestation of the glory
of God. Hallelujah!
The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. My body is infused with
divine health because I have eternal life. Therefore, sickness, disease or death has no place in my life.
God's divine power has granted me all things that pertain to life and godliness. Therefore, I declare that my life is
characterised with peace, prosperity and divine health every day.