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Health Article – 9: Superfoods to Boost Cognitive Abilities (or Brain Power)

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Having learnt about what superfoods could do in restoring my health, I began to research into which superfoods could help in boosting our daughter’s cognitive abilities who was born more or less with cerebral palsy and grew up mentally challenged.  These findings will also help everyone with lifestyle and poor food habits that could lead to degenerative diseases, keeping away unwelcome conditions like Alzheimer and Parkinson’s in older years which afflicts many in the society. The following sources of reference are acknowledged:

1. HuffPost Healthy Living

(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/23/brain-food-superfoods_n_1895328.html)

2. www.bbcgoodfood.comby Jo Lewin, Associate Nutritionist

(http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower)

3. WEB MD

(www. http://www.webmd.com/diet/eat-smart-healthier-brain)

First from HuffPost Healthy Living:

1. Walnuts

Walnuts are chock-full of heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory nutrients, and are the only good nut source of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), That means they help promote blood flow, which in turn allows for efficient delivery of oxygen to the brain.

2. Olive Oil

Olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fats, which have been shown to actually slow brain aging.

3.  Berries

Animal studies have long indicated a link between berry consumption and brain health. But a recent study published in the Annals of Neurology found that a diet high in blueberries, strawberries and others were linked to a slower mental decline in areas like memory and focus in a large sample of middle-aged women, reportedTIME‘s Alice Park.

4. Sardines

Fatty fish like sardines (and salmon!) are a well-known brain booster, thanks to the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, which have been linked to lower risk of dementia, improved focus and memory.

5. Coffee

Caffeine, the mild stimulant found in coffee, improves mental acuity. Aside from caffeine’s brain boosting effects, coffee’s antioxidant richness helps maintain brain health. And some research suggests that drinking coffee can actually stave off depression in women.

6. Spinach

Spinach is rich in the antioxidant lutein, which is thought to help protect against cognitive decline, according to researchers from Tufts University. And a longitudinal study at Harvard Medical School found that women who reported eating the most leafy green and cruciferous vegetables had a markedly lower rate of cognitive decline, compared to those who ate the least.

7. Chocolate

Antioxidant-rich dark chocolate is healthy for your whole body, but its caffeine content is thought to play a role in maintaining mental acuity. What’s more, chocolate is rich in flavonoids, a class of antioxidant that helps to improve blood flow (and thus brain health) by regulating cholesterol and lowering blood pressure.

8. Avocado

Avocados are full of monounsaturated fats that improve vascular health and blood flow, making them another brain food.

9. Water (e.g. natural spring water)

When a person becomes dehydrated, their brain tissue actually shrinks. And several studies have shown that dehydration can affect cognitive function. Dehydration can impair short-term memory, focus and decision making, according to Psychology Today.

10. Wheat Germ

Wheat germ is a rich vegetarian source of choline — a nutrient that is involved in the body’s production of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that boosts memory, according to Shape. Eggs are another good choline source.

11. Beets

Beets are a good source of naturally-occurring nitrates, which help improve blood flow to the brain, according to Shape.

12. Garlic

Garlic may help stave off some forms of brain cancer, according to research published in Cancer, the medical journal of the American Cancer Society. Investigators found that the organo-sulfur compounds in garlic actually worked to kill glioblastoma cells — a type of malignant tumor cell.

Secondly,

From www.bbcgoodfood.com, their suggestions corroborate what HuffPost suggests:

1. Opt for wholegrains

Like everything else in your body, the brain cannot work without energy. The ability to concentrate and focus comes from the adequate, steady supply of energy – in the form of glucose in our blood to the brain. Achieve this by choosing wholegrains with a low-GI, which release glucose slowly into the bloodstream, keeping you mentally alert throughout the day. Opt for ‘brown’ cereals, wheatbran, granary bread and brown pasta.

2. Eat Oily Fish

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) cannot be made by the body and must be obtained through diet. The most effective omega-3 fats occur naturally in oily fish as EPA and DHA. Good sources include linseed (flaxseed) oil, soya bean oil, pumpkin seeds, walnut oil and soya beans. They are good for healthy brain function, the heart, joints and general wellbeing. Oily fish contains EPA and DHA in a ready-made form, which enables the body to use it easily. The main sources of oily fish include salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards and kippers. Low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.

3. Binge on blueberries

Evidence accumulated at Tufts University in the United States suggests that the consumption of blueberries may be effective in improving or delaying short term memory loss. Widely available, so there’s no excuse.

4. Eat more tomatoes

There is good evidence to suggest that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, could help protect against the kind of free radical damage to cells which occurs in the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s.

 5. Add vitality with vitamins

Certain B vitamins – B6, B12 and folic acid – are known to reduce levels of homocysteine in the blood. Elevated levels of homocysteine are associated with increased risk of stroke, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. A study of a group of elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment found that after two years of intervention with high doses of B6, B12 and folic acid there was significantly less brain shrinkage compared to a subset given placebo treatment.
 

6. Get a blackcurrant boost

Vitamin C has long been thought to have the power to increase mental agility. One of the best sources of this vital vitamin are blackcurrants.

7. Pick up pumpkin seeds

Just a handful of pumpkin seeds a day is all you need to get your recommended daily amount of zinc, vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills.

8. Bet on broccoli

A great source of vitamin K, which is known to enhance cognitive function and improve brainpower.


9. Sprinkle on sage

Sage has long had a reputation for improving memory and although most studies focus on sage as an essential oil, it could be worth adding fresh sage to your diet too.

10. Go nuts

A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that a good intake of vitamin E might help to prevent cognitive decline, particularly in the elderly. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E along with leafy green vegetables, asparagus, olives, seeds, eggs, brown rice and wholegrains.

Thirdly,

WEB MD adds that everyone should Eat Smart for a Healthier Brain.

(www. http://www.webmd.com/diet/eat-smart-healthier-brain)

Wild salmon. Deep-water fish, such as salmon, are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are essential for brain function, says Kulze. Both she and Pratt recommend wild salmon for its “cleanliness” and the fact that it is in plentiful supply. Omega-3s also contain anti-inflammatory substances. Other oily fish that provide the benefits of omega-3s are sardines and herring, says Kulze; she recommends a 4-ounce serving, two to three times a week.

Nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds are good sources of vitamin E, says Pratt, explaining that higher levels of vitamin E correspond with less cognitive decline as you get older. Add an ounce a day of walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, filberts, almonds, cashews, peanuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed, and unhydrogenated nut butters such as peanut butter, almond butter, and tahini. Raw or roasted doesn’t matter, although if you’re on a sodium-restricted diet, buy unsalted nuts.

Avocados. Avocados are almost as good as blueberries in promoting brain health, says Pratt. “I don’t think the avocado gets its due,” agrees Kulze. True, the avocado is a fatty fruit, but, says Kulze, it’s a monounsaturated fat, which contributes to healthy blood flow. “And healthy blood flow means a healthy brain,” she says. Avocados also lower blood pressure, says Pratt, and as hypertension is a risk factor for the decline in cognitive abilities, a lower blood pressure should promote brain health. Avocados are high in calories, however, so Kulze suggests adding just 1/4 to 1/2 of an avocado to one daily meal as a side dish.

Vitamins and Minerals for more Brain Power

Most of the foods, minerals and vitamins have been discussed in this article and in earlier ones. And I have already tried some vitamins in the past on long term therapeutic bases. The superfoods and minerals I take will be very helpful my the family. Other specific choices will be discussed in future articles, The healing Value of Vitamins, Enzymes, Antioxidants and Herbs.

Answer to the following questions concerning the food we Eat

Q1 What is your view on the processed food or chemical food which we find in our stores? Has it changed as a result of this lesson? Will it change your shopping habits in any way? If so, how?

Processed foods in the stores are certainly not as healthy as fresh foods. They are all dead food including the fruits and vegetables. The shelf life of the products further degrades them so that when we take them they at best sustain life (at a poor level) but do not nourish our bodies to make us feel vitalized..

Q2 Do you think there is a place for adding superfoods to one’s diet if they cannot eat natural unprocessed foods?

Superfoods in form of vitamins and nutrients are appropriate as a substitute for those who because of their lifestyle or preference cannot take the time to prepare for themselves home natural foods. As for the various vegetables and fruits that are generally classified as superfoods, this has been adequately covered in the body of this and previous lessons.

Q3 Will your lifestyle allow you to go back to natural foods or would you prefer adding superfoods, vitamins and antioxidants and herbs to your diets. Which is more workable with your life and schedule?

My lifestyle allows me to prepare natural foods. I am also adding superfoods, vitamins and antioxidant herbs to get the best of both worlds.

Health Article – 8: The Essential Elements Your Body Needs

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It is commonly said, “You are what you eat”. Think of it, the human body has over 30 trillion cells. One source says 37 trillion and others say over 60 trillion and as much as 70 trillion cells. The fact is that cell division is on-going all the time in our bodies, so that in a year, all the cells are typically replaced with new cells. That is why cancer and other degenerative diseases are bad: good cells being replaced by bad ones. I have suffered from Prostate Cancer, Diabetes and hypertension, so I know what I am talking about. It takes great effort and prayers to reverse any degrative disease once it has started, and I am on it by the Health Tips in these series. Please consult your Doctor to diagnose and treat any disease you may be suffering from.

There are some 60 chemical elements in the human body. There are trace elements, also called micro-minerals, such as iron, iodine, fluoride, copper, zinc, chromium, selenium, manganese and molybdenum. These trace elements are all vital for maintaining good health. They are part of enzymes, hormones and cells in the body.

About 96 percent of the mass of the human body is made up of just four elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen, with a lot of that in the form of water. The remaining 4 percent is a sparse sampling of the periodic table of elements.

The more prominent ones are called macro nutrients, while those appearing only as parts per million or less are referred to as micronutrients.

These nutrients perform various functions, including the building of bones and cell structures, regulating the body’s pH, carrying charge, and driving chemical reactions. 

The FDA has set a reference daily intake for 12 minerals (calcium, iron, phosphorous, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, and chloride). Sodium and potassium also have recommended levels, but they are treated separately. 

However, this does not exhaust the list of elements that you need. Sulfur is not usually mentioned as a dietary supplement because the body gets plenty of it in proteins. 

And there are several other elements — such as silicon, boron, nickel, vanadium and lead — that may play a biological role but are not classified as essential.

Here is a quick rundown of the first 20 elements, with the percentage of body weight in parentheses.

Oxygen(65%) and hydrogen (10%) are mostly found in water, which makes up about 60 % of body weight. It’s practically impossible to imagine life without water.

Carbon (18%) is synonymous with life. Its central role is the fact that it has four bonding sites that allow for the building of long, complex chains of molecules. Also, carbon bonds can be formed and broken with a modest amount of energy, allowing for the dynamic organic chemistry that goes on in our cells. 

Nitrogen(3%) is found in many organic molecules, including the amino acids that make up proteins, and the nucleic acids that make up DNA.

Calcium(1.5%) is the most common mineral in the human body — nearly all of it found in bones and teeth. Ironically, calcium’s most important role is in bodily functions, such as muscle contraction and protein regulation. In fact, the body will actually pull calcium from bones (causing problems like osteoporosis) if there’s not enough of the element in a person’s diet.

Phosphorus(1%) is found mostly in bone but also in the molecule ATP, which provides energy in cells for driving chemical reactions.

Potassium(0.25%) is an important electrolyte (meaning it carries a charge in solution). It helps regulate the heartbeat and is vital for electrical signaling in nerves.

Sulfur(0.25%) is found in two amino acids that are important for giving proteins their shape.

Sodium(0.15%) is another electrolyte that is vital for electrical signaling in nerves. It also regulates the amount of water in the body.

Chlorine(0.15%) is usually found in the body as a negative ion, called chloride. This electrolyte is important for maintaining a normal balance of fluids.

Magnesium(0.05%) plays an important role in the structure of the skeleton and muscles. It also is necessary in more than 300 essential metabolic reactions.

Iron(0.006%) is a key element in the metabolism of almost all living organisms. It is also found in hemoglobin (about 3 to 4 grams of iron in the body), which is the oxygen carrier in red blood cells. Half of women don’t get enough iron in their diet. Iron is also part of many enzymes and is essential for growth, healing, immune function and synthesis of DNA. For adequate intakes of this essential nutrient, include foods such as beef  (I personally don’t take large amounts anymore, only minutely or seasonally),  poultry, fish, soybean flour, spinach, beans and fortified cereals in your diet.

Fluorine(0.0037%) is found in teeth and bones. Outside of preventing tooth decay and possibly bone loss, it does not appear to have any importance to bodily health. While your main source of fluoride is fluoridated water, fluorine is also present in saltwater fish, tea and coffee.

Zinc(0.0032%) is an essential trace element for all forms of life. Several proteins contain structures called “zinc fingers” help to regulate genes. Zinc deficiency has been known to lead to dwarfism in developing countries.  In addition to its role in formation of enzymes, zinc improves immune function, helps clot blood, maintains sense of taste and smell, keeps skin healthy and enables normal growth and development. You can obtain sufficient amounts of zinc by regularly eating eggs, seafood, red meats, fortified cereals and whole grains.

Copper (0.0001%) is important as an electron donor in various biological reactions. The body has about 75 mg of copper, about one-third of which is found in the muscles.  Without enough copper, iron won’t work properly in the body. Copper prevents damage to cells due to its antioxidant action, and as a component of many enzymes it helps in production of energy from carbohydrates, protein and fat. Copper combines with certain proteins to produce enzymes that act as catalysts to help a number of body functions. Some are involved in the transformation of melanin for pigmentation of the skin, and others help to form cross-links in collagen and elastin and thereby maintain and repair connective tissues. This is especially important for the heart and arteries. Research suggests that copper deficiency is one factor leading to an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease. Copper is also essential for formation of bone, connective tissues and red blood cells. It is present in many foods including organ meats, shellfish, chocolate, beans and whole-grain cereals.

Iodine (0.000016%) is required for making of thyroid hormones T3, or triiodothyronine, and T4, or thyroxine, which regulates metabolic rate and other cellular functions. Iodine deficiency, which can lead to goiter and brain damage especially in new born, is an important health problem prevalent throughout much of the world.  However, you can get sufficient amounts of iodine by consuming iodized salt, seafood, eggs and milk.

Selenium (0.000019%) is essential for certain enzymes, including several anti-oxidants. Unlike animals, plants do not appear to require selenium for survival, but they do absorb it, so there are several cases of selenium poisoning from eating plants grown in selenium-rich soils. Selenium, along with vitamin E works as an antioxidant that prevents damage of cells, may prevent some cancers and is essential for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Meat, seafood, nuts and cereals are good sources of selenium.

Chromium(0.0000024%) helps regulate sugar levels by interacting with insulin, but the exact mechanism is still not completely understood.  Apart from positively vitalizing the insulin in your body, which maintains your blood sugar levels, Chromium is also essential for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Some important sources of chromium include liver, processed meats, brewer’s yeast, whole grains, cheese and nuts. 

Manganese(0.000017%) is essential for certain enzymes, in particular those that protect mitochondria — the place where usable energy is generated inside cells — from dangerous oxidants. Manganese not only helps in the formation of enzymes, but is also necessary for their activation. It works as an antioxidant, helps develop bones and heals wounds by increasing collagen production. Good sources of manganese include pineapple, nuts, whole grains and beans.

Molybdenum (0.000013%) is essential to virtually all life forms. In humans, it is important for transforming sulfur into a usable form. In nitrogen-fixing bacteria, it is important for transforming nitrogen into a usable form.  Like manganese, molybdenum helps activate some enzymes and enables normal cell function. Sources of molybdenum include milk, legumes, whole-grain breads and nuts.

Cobalt (0.0000021%) is contained in vitamin B12, which is important in protein formation and DNA regulation. 

Reference: http://sciencelearn.org.nz/Contexts/Just-Elemental/Science-Ideas-and-Concepts/The-essential-elements

CAUTION: Too much or too little?

Large amounts of essential elements can prove toxic:

  • Too much copper in the diet can result in damage to the liver, discolorations of the skin and hair, and can cause hyperactivity in children.
  • Too much iron in the diet can result in damage to the heart and liver.

Too little of any given essential element can result in ill-health and, if left untreated, could result in death:

  • Zinc is a component of certain digestive enzymes and other proteins. Not enough in the diet can result in growth failure, scaly skin inflammation, reproductive failure, and impaired immunity.
  • People who suffer from iron deficiency show symptoms such as lack of energy, getting tired easily and being short of breath.

JA Journaling

Knowledge is power. If you are armed with the knowledge of what you eat and how it nourishes your body you will be healthy. Everything you put into your body, whether it is a spoon of your specially spiced delicious rice, a bite of an apple, drinking a glass of water, or taking a boost of juice, eating some sticks of carrots or mulching properly washed raw kale leaves as I now do, all of which transformed my health, you would come to accept that the right food and drinks improves your health, vitality and quality of life. My body is the greatest factory in the world and I better maintain it in optimal performance by putting in the right ingredients so my overall well-being will be pleasing to God, myself, my spouse and my children. By so doing, I will live long to fulfil my days in Jesus name. Amen.

Health Article – 5: Superiority of the Genesis Diet

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Gen. 1:29 reads, 29 Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you.  

God spoke it a as part of the blessing of dominion, procreation, regeneration and renewal of our beings and the earth’s resources.

The key categories in the Genesis diet are:

  1. Vegetables
  2. Legumes
  3. Whole Grain
  4. Fruits
  5. Raw Seeds and Raw nuts

Eaten in right proportions they make our bodies function best.

Setting your Calorie Need

Most Food Guides leaves you to work out your daily calorific intake based on how you expend energy.

In the American Food Guide, the three calorie categories for Adults and teens are 1600 calories, 2200 calories and 2800 calories.

From the pyramid guide we learn further that 1,600 calories is about right for many sedentary women and some older adults.  2,200 calories is about right for most children, teenage girls, active women and many sedentary men. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may need more, the food guide says. 2,800 calories is said to be about right for many teenage boys, many active men, and some active women.

Sometime ago when I asked my doctor how many calories I need a day, he advised that 1,600 calories is what the Medical Community now takes as a good number to meet my physiological daily need as well as be on a downward trend in weight loss. Of course, he did not exclude meat but advised it be taken in small size with little or no fat in my meals. I followed his advice.

Other Western Food Guides, Canadian and British, compared to the Genesis Diet

  • The Canadian diet, on the Government of Canada website, like the American falls short of the Genesis diet.  It includes milk and meats in its recommended servings.
  • Whereas the American and Canadian diets promote the inclusion of meat, fat and oil in our servings the Genesis diet has no meat, nor explicit oil or fat. The oil and fat within the Genesis diet comes from within the nuts, plant and their seeds in the natural form, not processed form.
  • The British healthy food plate published by Public Health England recommends 8 tips for eating well, cutting down on saturated fats. They may be better tolerated for the some people than the usual high-calorie fattening American diet.

1. Base your meals on starchy foods

2. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables

3. Eat more fish – including a portion of oily fish each week

4. Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

5. Eat less salt, no more than 6g a day for adults

6. Get active and be a healthy weight

7. Don’t get thirsty

8. Don’t skip breakfast

Nonetheless, the British food plate promote foods high in fat/or sugar which suggests the source is from processed foods, again falling short of the Genesis diet.

Asian and African Diets

The typical Asian diet appears healthier than the American and European diets as the food plates and calories serving shows. The people appear generally more diminutive but their diet appears more plant based and closer to the Genesis diet which may promote more healthiness and longevity.

The proportion of servings in the African Diet is highly different depending on the region and country of Africa; whether it is rural or urban and whether there is good harvest or seasons of famine. Fruits and vegetables are generally abundant in wet regions, but food storage is poor.

Is Milk a Necessity for Children?

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1 Peter 2:1-3 (AKJV)

1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speaking’s, 2 as newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

I would say everyone living today was once a child. No one was born an adult. Well, Adam and his wife Eve, from bible records were made as full-grown man and woman.

Since we were all children at one time or the other, there was need for us to drink milk.

I have never heard of anyone who said that he is a father to God, or brother or sister to God, or even god-father to God. Everyone who is a Christian is only a child of God irrespective of age, race or gender.

 What is milk to children?

Milk is sustenance to children. Milk is their food and it keeps them alive and growing. Children have this natural desire and instinct to drink milk. They cry for it and the parent recognizes the fact that they are hungry and takes care of that need. I also know that children cry for different needs, but the most important of all is for food, and thereby sustenance.

Our milk as children of God is the word of God. Do I have that desire for God’s word? Do you have that desire for God’s word? Do you see God’s words as sustenance for your life?

Milk is like the manna God gave to the children of Israel as they journeyed through the wilderness to the Promised Land. They were sustained by God.

As we eat physical food to sustain our physical bodies, we also need spiritual food for our spiritual growth and sustenance.

When we starve our spiritual being, we are going to suffer from spiritual kwashiorkor. We would know very little about our father God and have less of His virtues.

 How do we drink the milk of His word?

Jesus said’ man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from his mouth’.

We obtain the milk of God’s word by going to our Father. Open his word he has given to us, the bible and allow the Spirit of God to direct you and illuminate scriptures to you as you study.

 Excuses

Do we have excuses of no time or we are too busy with other affairs of life? Let us not be like the rich fool in the bible who said he wanted to break down barns and build bigger barns, and yet not rich towards God. We should realize that all we have and all we are belongs to him. So my friend, take time out of your busy schedule and have an alone time with your father, God, who is the creator of the heavens and the earth.

God bless you.

Esther Agbi

DEC. 31 2018/2019 NEW YEAR PRAYERS

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2019 THEME:

Retaining the Hid Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge of Christ [Col. 2:3]

[aka Know the love of Christ…… filled with all the fullness of God: Eph. 3:19]

Isaiah 55: 9-11 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.  For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Psalm 36:7-10 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

Col. 2:3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Eph. 5:17 (NASB, NIV)  So, then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Eph. 3:16-19 That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;  And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Mon Dec. 31 2018 – Tues Jan. 1, 2019 (New Year worship/thanksgiving/prayers)

All the prayers should be prayed in Jesus name. Also cleanse yourself regularly with the blood of Jesus.

Celebrating the divine exchange of Christ on the Cross

Recite and thank God for each of these victories Christ obtained on the cross for us & thank Him for it daily:

  1. Jesus was punished that we might be forgiven (Isaiah 53:4-5)
  2. Jesus was wounded that we might be healed (1 Peter 2:24)
  3. He was made sin with our sinfulness that we might become righteous with His righteousness (2 Cor. 5:21)
  4. He became our wisdom, power, redemption, sanctification (1 Cor. 1:24, 30)
  5. Jesus died our death that we might share His life and Spirit (Rom. 6:23; Rom. 8:1-4)
  6. He became poor with our poverty that we might be rich with His riches (Eph. 1:3; 2 Cor. 8:9)
  7. Jesus bore our shame that we might share His glory (Rom. 8:17; Heb. 12:1-2; 1 Peter 4:13)
  8. He endured our rejection that we might have His acceptance as children of God (Matt. 27:46; Eph. 1:5-6)
  9. Jesus became a curse for us that we might receive His blessings (Gal. 3:13-14)

Praise Worship:         Confession: Eph. 3:1-21; Psalm 147:1-20      Text: Isaiah 55:1-13

 Read Isaiah 55 thoughtfully & prayerfully, praising God for the assurance of His word [Isaiah 55:9-11]

  1. Thank God for His manifold wisdom in Christ Jesus that He has revealed to the church [Eph. 3:1-9]
  2. Thank God His eternal purpose is accomplished by the church & principalities must bow [Eph. 3:10-11]
  3. Thank God for His grace & mercy, for His unfailing love & your many testimonies in 2018 [Eph. 3:16-19]
  4. Thank God for the boldness & access we have to Him through our Lord Jesus [Eph. 3:12; Heb. 10:19-25]
  5. Bless Him for His abundant care & provision by the unsearchable riches of Christ [Isa. 55:1-3; Eph. 3:8]
  6. Ask God for His Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ in 2019 [Eph. 1:17-18]
  7. Thank God that His awesome power in Christ subdued satan in 2018 & He will in 2019 [Eph. 1:19-23]
  8. Thank God for your family, for life & victorious testimonies over many obstacles in 2018 [Psalm 121]
  9. Thank God for healing the wounds in your heart and filling your heart with praise [Psalm 147:1-7]
  10. Thank God for healing all the diseases that befell you in 2018. They will never return [Psalm 103:1-5]
  11. Worship God for His awesome power. Pray each verse of Psalm 147 in the spirit [Psalm 147:1-20].

40 Days Prayer & Fasting Starts on Wed. Jan. 2, 2019 – Sun. Feb. 10, 2019

Repentance, Brokenness & Fruit of the Spirit (Week 1: Wed. Jan 2 – Sat. Jan. 5 2019)

Praise Worship:         Confession: Rom. 6:1-23; Exodus 20:1-26      Text : John 3:1-36

  1. Lord, I repent of all my sins and rededicate my life to you. I bow in deep contrition (Luke 18:1-6)
  2. Lord, I forgive all who offended me. Release me from all captivity by others (Matt. 18:21-22; Eph. 4:32)
  3. Lord, thank you for delivering me from the power of sin, hell & the grave (Gal. 3:16-26; 1 Cor. 15:34-58)
  4. I reject every idol of the heart. I worship only the true and living God (Exod. 20:4-6; Ezek. 14:1-11)
  5. Lord, heal my wounded broken spirit and cause the joy of salvation be mine again (Psalm 51:1-19)
  6. I reject every spirit of pride and complexities inimical to the gospel of Christ (Phil. 3:17-21)
  7. Oh Lord, shine your incomprehensible light over my soul (Gen. 1:1-3; John 1:1-5)
  8. Lord, I am a child of light; grant me the grace to be sober and watch (1 Thess. 5:5-6; Phil. 2:12-16)
  9. Lord fill my heart with the desire for holiness and godly fear (Isaiah 3:1-26; Matt. 5:1-113; Heb. 12:1-29)
  10. Lord, make me a broken believer. You are the potter and I am the clay. Break and mold me (Jer. 18:1-6)
  11. Lord, let the fruit of the Spirit of humility, meekness and gentleness flourish in my life (Gal. 5:22-23)
  12. Lord, fill my heart with your Spirit of love. Cause me to love the brethren genuinely (Heb. 13:1-3; Jh. 3)

Transformed into His Image & Likeness (Week Six: Feb. 3 – Feb. 9, 2019)

In this last week, our aim is to become like Christ in every way. To be Christ like, we must bear His earthly image and later His heavenly image. His image is all we need to be filled with the fullness of God. Pray the following prayer with the picture of Christ in your heart.

Praise Worship          Confession: Gen. 1:26-31; Phil. 2:1-30      Text :  Col. 3:1-25

  1. Lord thank you for making me in your image and likeness by the order of Christ (Gen. 1:26-27)
  2. Lord you gave me dominion and authority, I exercise them in Christ (Gen. 1:28-31; Mark 16:15-18)
  3. I mortify my body; I seek the things that are above; conform me to the image of Christ (Col. 3:1-10)
  4. Thank you for circumcising my heart, for baptism, & spiritual renewal (Ezek. 36:26-27; Col. 2:11-13)
  5. Lord, I groan; prepare me; let my body, soul & spirit be full of your life and vitality daily ( 2 Cor. 5:1-10)
  6. Lord fashion out your image, I bear His earthly image & shall bear His heavenly image (1 Cor. 15:45-50)
  7. Lord, remove every veil over my heart and let your word dominate my thought life (2 Cor. 3:1-16).
  8. Lord Jesus I behold your glory, transform me into your image daily by your Spirit (2 Cor. 3:17-18)
  9. Breathe of God fill my soul, sanctify me and preserve me spirit, soul and body (Gen. 2:1-7; 1 Thess. 5:23)
  10. Lord Jesus, let your marks reflect on my body daily and your grace be with my spirit (Galatians 6:17-18)
  11. Lord, I bless you for your forgiveness …. & I thank you for renewing my youth as an eagle’s (Ps. 103:1-5)
  12. Spirit of the Living God, prepare me while I live to incorruption, glory and power (1 Cor. 15:39-44)
  13. The fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in Christ. Thank you Lord, I am complete in you (Col. 2:9-10a)
  14. Thank you for the total defeat the enemy suffered on the cross, He has no power over me (Col. 2:14-15)
  15. Lord, thank you for dwelling in my heart by faith and for your root of love in my heart (Eph. 3:16-19)
  16. Lord fil my heart with humility. Instruct & transform my mind to be like yours (Phil. 2:5-11; 1 Cor. 2:16)

God Bless you immensely.

Bishop Dr Joseph and Pastor Dr Esther Agbi

Prelate and Founders of Christ Our Wisdom Ministries.

GIVING THANKS TO GOD FOR 2018 (by Dr Joseph Agbi)

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Bible Nugget 01

1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. [Psalm 103 v 1-5, NKJV]

Prayer Nugget 01

Magnify the LORD, O my soul and all within my being exalt His holy name. Worship the Lord O my soul and do not forget any of His benefits. For the great blessings He has done for you in your entire life. For saving you by revealing to you the knowledge of His only begotten Son. For overcoming trials and temptations and being there for you in times of trouble. For preserving your life from all types of danger, destruction  and death. For restoring your health – body, soul and spirit. For crowning you with His lovingkindness and tender mercies. For satisfying your mouth with precious things so your youth is renewed like the eagle. Bless the LORD O my Soul. Amen!