Beloved,
May God’s grace, love and mercy continue to cover you through this journey we call life. As I reflect on how wonderful God is in our lives I give praise. Things we often take for granted in our youth we have greater appreciation for as we mature.  Many of us struggled and even failed the work/family balance, and countless of us remain in that struggle today. Yet not too many of us even recognize the importance of physical/mental balance. As many others I was a latchkey kid also. However probably because of the work my mom was in as an owner of her own beauty salon she instilled in me the importance of NOT wearing cheap/inexpensive shoes. She always reminded me that my feet had to carry my entire body all of my life, therefore only the best made shoes should only be worn at all times. I also know that our entire body is as equally important. I ran across a few encouraging quotes regarding the importance of our health. I embrace each one whole heartedly, and hope they will encourage you as well, especially when high performance is always expected, especially here in America.
Various quotes of unknown authors:

“Our bodies are the containers of our soul, and it is important to honor them by taking care of them and giving ourselves love”

“The first wealth is Health!”

Good health is not something we can buy. However it can be an extremely valuable savings account”

And finally, “To keep your body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not keep our mind strong and clear!”

#Self Love! #Physical and Mental Health!
Brenda D. Cooper

Beloved,
Have you ever thought you knew something so much that you were adamant about it? Today as I reflect on my dear mother I chuckle as there were several things in life that she tried to teach me before her transition, that I did not understand and some did not learn fully until after she had transitioned. The most important was that of maintaining a personal relationship while in the midst of religious beliefs/actions. Religion has a way of opening the door to gaining truth and a personal relationship with the Divine, yet it’s up to each individual to be ready to receive and continually nurture the most powerful and important relationship we could ever have. I guess for some of those things with me it is better to learn later than never. Today I chuckle because religion was everything to me minus the many ungodly actions of each of us. Today I thank God for the religion that opened the door to my continual relationship in Spirit.
What I know for sure is until we’re ready for our eyes to be opened to see fully, our ears opened to hear beyond the physical and our hearts to become pliable enough to receive such truth we remain asleep and unaware, thinking we really know whatever it is that we have yet to truly learn. When we seek to live from a Higher Frequency we must develop the art of letting go of the world and its mentality. That which is written reminds us to seek wisdom for she is more precious than gold. Today may our hearts seek that which can teach us all truth, especially and more importantly about ourselves.

(Proverbs 3:14-18)-“For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.”
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And So Be It! And So It Is! Amen!
Brenda D. Cooper

Beloved,
The more we grow the quicker it seems that the seasons change! September is bringing about a refreshing relief of heat while residing here in the country side of the desert. Watching flowers beginning to bloom and plants growing green as if in hibernation from the scorching heat of the summer continually keeps me in awe of God. This is what I normally see in spring in the cooler regions of our state, and other parts of the country. Like these wonderful species we are encouraged through what is written to wake up from our slumber, to live vibrantly in peace love and joy. We are encouraged to love not only one another as humankind but to love ourselves as Spirit loves us. For many this could be challenging yet not impossible. All things are possible for mankind who has been gifted and birthed with love and all the attributes of Divine Presence. It is simply up to each individual to wake up and know this truth for self. There are a lot of things happening in the world around us, yet I am a firm believer that what you feed upon you become. Personally I can not indulge in anything that does not produce life and that more abundantly. I love the following quote from Rev. Michael B. Beckwith:

When you place your attention on the Presence—the presence of love, beauty, joy, and harmony—then, through the Universal law of Mind in Action, evidence of that shows up in your life. Where is your attention?

Wake up for the joy of the Lord is our strength!Amen and So It Is!Brenda D. Cooper

Beloved,

In all of my studies of what is written and to have said is from God, man has dominion over such things like the birds of the air, the beast of the field and even the crops. No where does it emphasize that man should have dominion over another human whether it be a man or a woman, without it being influenced and brought about by man himself! We are ALL made in the likeness and image of God. Yet from the beginning of time, with and without the written word, man in the LITERAL sense for centuries have caused many to remain spiritually asleep. From the enslaved of many nations to the gross mistreatment of woman even into this 21st century there appears to be a need in humanity to have dominion over another human being.  I love the scripture that reminds us to wake up and to walk in the light. Knowing this truth for ourselves causes that same light to shine in and expose such darkness. For me to remain awakened I must allow the Christ within to shine through. I embrace that which I learned recently from Rev. Michael “what you think about you bring about”!!!! 

(Ephesians 5:8-14)-“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.””

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#Wake Up! #Shine The Light!

Brenda D. Cooper

Beloved,
As we continue to celebrate in all that is good and all that is God let us do so knowing that righteousness shall always spring forth within the Universe. She is always on time in every way. As I continue to feed my soul with all that is good I am constantly witnessing the beauty and power of the Universe. In storms, natural disasters as well as the calm after the storm; in man’s perceived limited power of which is boasted over another being, I am amazed by the Universe power and acknowledge gratefully how small we are in retrospect. In every season let us embrace Psalm 119:15-16 which says; “I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways. I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.”
‭There is nothing greater than God Almighty, nothing more powerful and beautiful than that which the Universe produces. And So It Truly Is for me!!!

(Isaiah 61:10-11)-“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its bud, As the garden causes the things that are sown in it to spring forth, So the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.”
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Rich Blessings and Love Abundantly,
Brenda D. Cooper

Beloved,
As we were listening to a song from the group Maverick City a few days ago scripture from Isaiah 61 was a major part of it, reminding us of how truly wonderful it is to know and be in relationship with Divine Presence that lives within; How extremely refreshing it is to truly Live and no longer exist while traveling through this world. It is more than words can say to be able to walk, run and live in joy even in the midst of sorrow, to trade ashes for beauty and a spirit of heaviness to be clothed in a garment of Praise. These are all the things we were created for. The writer entitled this scripture the Good News of Salvation, I simply say it has always been our true nature. It has always been up to each one of us to not only believe, rather KNOW without a shadow of a doubt! To know whatever old ruin within no longer exist. To know the house has been cleansed and filled with Truth of who and whose we are, as well as the mind renewed through transformation of thinking and believing of all things positive, possible and revived! When we can speak this truth into the Universe we are then unstoppable and embracing life from a Higher Frequency.

(Isaiah 61: 3b-4 NKJV)-“To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” And they shall rebuild the old ruins, They shall raise up the former desolations, And they shall repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.”
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And So It Is! Amen! Ashai ! Hallelujah!
Brenda D. Cooper