Dear Dewey’s Daily Cup family,
Good day, I am Karen Rowe joining you again Today as we await Dewey’s return! Let us begin with prayer to God for Dewey and each and every one who is need of prayer…and that covers us all! I hope that this will be a blessing to you ….
I hope that all that is going with you is well; and we know that all that is going is in the hands of the LORD! And for sure, we know that God works all things out for the good to them that love God! I pray that you are living in your blessed life…whether in ease or in trials! The Lord once spoke to me and told me that “I am to remain joyful always”, as I prayed for a situation to change in my self-seeking world, so that my joy would return to me!
Laugh if you want, but I believe that we have all been there, where stubborn pride or self – focus was stronger than our desire to just please God in all that we do. Why? … because we feel the discomfort, but God requires us to change, because we are being made holy with each passing day {when we choose to learn quickly} ~ otherwise, it make take us 40 years to learn God’s message of life application to our life!
Below is a summer writing that I removed from The Train Whistle! This seemed fitting to share Today and I hope that this is a blessing to you! Taken from a sub-book of The Train Whistle: Tentatively called, Love Steps ….
There are areas found in a creek or riverbed that can match up to our lives. Some areas are rough in the terrain, but others are simply calm by the grace of God. Whether trials are in your life as the water flows nonstop while crashing and rolling over the crested rocks, or whether you are in a place of your life that is calm and at peace, God is with you.
God is molding us to be his majestic reflection. God is near in spite of your fear. I understand and will testify that God sometimes seems far away to me too sometimes, but God is always near to us. We just step away from God sometimes. Please see that there is hope beyond what you can see in the moment. In a deep area of a creek, it appears to stand still, but it’s not. The water is moving. The life of God is moving in your life too. Even when you can’t or don’t sense God near, God is doing great things for you in your life.
Massive rocks seem to never change, but over time they do by the consistent power of the water. Jesus changes hearts focused on God.
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Please see 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 … Oh my goodness! Beautiful message!
“The Lord will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore (Psalm 121:7, 8).”
“But now, this is what the LORD says–he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
Isaiah 43:1, 2
“But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
Proverbs 1:33
I will close with this Powerful message from God: Do not fear, for our God is living and active in our life Today; and yes that includes you and me, but first we have to avoid fear and confront fears of being viewed as different … hummm think on that! Do not LET your heart be troubled (God’s advice not originating from me, but a message straight from God)! We have a choice and God says so; so our job description is just simply to love God! Trust Him and follow Jesus by loving others and pray for others; and pray for yourself too … However, it is truly when we can take our mind off of what is happening to “me” ‘self’ that we can relax and just let change happen, as we focus on the one on the other side of the river and gentle help them cross to the other side believing in the one that has died and rose again for all who will believe!
Let’s all go down to the River focused on God and find out what God has to say!
Revelation knowledge: Don’t worry about yesterday, Shed guilt & simply repent and learn from your mistakes; don’t fret about tomorrow, God’s got that covered! Today is a good day to enjoy a brand New day that God has called Today!
Be blessed in all you do in your comings and your goings … smiles!
Love in Christ,
Karen Rowe …
Blessed Because of Jesus
Walking Blessed Because Of Obedience
My Life motto: I don’t have it all figured out, But God does … Follow Jesus!
My Life Revelation: Faith works Best when we remember God knows MORE!
My Life verses: “Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He
will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will, and] so shall your plans be established and succeed …A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure.” Proverbs 16:3 & 16:9Amplified Bible (AMP)
My Websites:
www.hopeintoday.com
www.thetrainwhistle.com
Link to The Train Whistle, Sounding the Call of God’s Love
Book Trailer:
Dr. Joe’s Medical Bag-
Why Are They Called the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer and Their Danger Signs
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) noted July 2012, as the hottest month on record since 1895 for the lower 48 United States. In fact, for the lower 48 states as a whole, July 2012 was even hotter than any month during the infamous “Dust Bowl” in the 1930s.
With this seemingly never-ending heat, we are definitely in the “dog days of summer.”
What exactly does the phrase “dog days of summer” mean and where did it come from? The phrase dates back to ancient Rome, thousands of years ago. “Caniculares dies,” or days of the dogs, was what the Romans called the period from the first week of July to the second week of August.
Therefore, the dog days of summer only refer to the last part of the summer, not the whole season.
So that explains when and where the phrase comes from, but why dogs? The explanation is cool, especially if you like astronomy.
You might have heard of a constellation named Orion. Often referred to as “The Hunter,” Orion is a prominent constellation visible throughout the world. Nearby is the constellation Canis Major, which is Latin for “greater dog.” According to constellation lore, Canis Major is one of Orion’s hunting dogs.
Located in Canis Major is a star named Sirius, also called the “Dog Star.” With the exception of our sun, Sirius is the brightest star visible from Earth. The brilliant, blue-white star’s name comes from the Greek word for “searing.”
Because Sirius is so bright, it was easy to track even for early astronomers. During April and early May, Sirius was visible in the southwest after sunset. But by the time mid-summer would come along, Sirius would rise and fall with the sun and get lost in the daytime light.
However, the ancients knew that the “Dog Star” was still there, up in the sky with the sun during the hottest time of the year. They reasoned that since Sirius was so bright and up there with the sun, it must be adding to the heat to produce the hottest time of the year.
According to Dr. Jon Nese, Penn State University professor, and former storm analyst for The Weather Channel, “Sirius is very luminous; if it suddenly replaced our sun, daylight on Earth would be about 25 times brighter than it is now.”
While Sirius may be bright, the effects of its energy do not affect Earth as much. “Sirius is also about half a million times farther away from our sun – something the ancients didn’t know.”
So if the sun is a traditional lightbulb, Sirius is an LED light. As it turns out, when the ancients blamed the “Dog Star” for boosting the heat during the summer, they were barking up the wrong tree.
So, what are the impacts of extreme heat from these dog days of summer on your health?
Most heat-related illnesses occur when victims have been overexposed to heat or have over-exercised for their age and/or physical condition. When extreme heat is at its most deadly, it kills by forcing the human body beyond its capacity to cool itself down, slowing the processes by which normal body temperature is maintained.
Who’s at risk?
Heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. When extreme heat occurs, it’s important to be aware of those at greatest risk for experiencing its effects: the very young, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases and/or mental illness. Even young and healthy individuals, however, can succumb to heat if they take part in overly strenuous physical exercise outdoors during hot weather.
People living in urban areas are at high risk also due to the poor air quality of many large cities and often-stagnant atmospheric conditions, which trap pollutants in the air. When people breathe in these pollutants, it triggers a wide range of respiratory problems.
Asphalt and concrete store heat longer and gradually release heat at night, leading to higher evening temperatures. Known as the urban “heat island” effect, this can prevent or reduce nighttime relief from extreme heat in a large city.
What are the effects?
In regions where low humidity is the norm, the body’s most common response to extreme heat is dehydration. When exposed to direct sunlight and temperatures higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the body can lose as much as half a gallon of water every 10 minutes. This dehydration also can interfere with the body’s internal thermostat, leaving it vulnerable to heat-related illnesses such as severe sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
In regions of high humidity like here in Texas and the southeastern U.S., excessive heat can make going outdoors unbearable. High humidity also interferes with the body’s ability to sweat, which helps it cool down. When the heat outside exceeds the level the body can remove through sweating and evaporation, body temperatures rises and heat-related illness may develop.
Danger signs
No matter where you live, it’s important to recognize the real dangers of extreme heat and take action to offset its impact at the earliest stages. The gradual nature of extreme heat’s effects on the body makes it important to be aware of these heat-related illnesses…
Severe sunburn
Marked by skin redness and pain as well as swelling, blisters, fever and headaches. More than simply a dermatological issue, severe sunburn reduces the body’s ability to release excess heat and can leave you vulnerable to other heat-related illness. There is NO reason for anyone to be out in the direct sunlight for any more than 15 minutes with most of their body exposed. Sun worshippers will pay a terrible price sooner or later.
If you or someone else experiences severe sunburn, take a shower with soap to remove any oils that can block pores and prevent the body from cooling naturally. If blisters are present, apply dry, sterile dressings and get immediate medical attention.
Heat cramps
Experienced as painful muscle spasms, usually in the leg and/or abdomen. They are caused by heavy exertion in the heat, which triggers heavy perspiration. Someone with heat cramps should go immediately to a cooler location and lightly stretch and massage the affected muscles to relieve the spasms.
Give sips of up to half a glass of cool water every 15 minutes, and avoid drinks with alcohol and caffeine. Discontinue liquids if the person experiences nausea.
Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a mild form of shock, marked by heavy sweating; weakness; cold, clammy skin; a weak pulse; fainting, and vomiting. This usually occurs when people have been exercising heavily or working in a warm, humid place. Blood flow to the skin increases in an attempt to cool the body, causing blood flow to vital organs to decrease.
Victims should be moved to a cooler, shady or indoor location, and their clothing should be loosened or removed if necessary. Apply cool, wet cloths and give sips of water if the victim is conscious, taking care to ensure the water is consumed slowly. Give half a glass of cool water every 15 minutes, and discontinue if the victim experiences nausea and seek medical attention immediately if vomiting occurs.
If left untreated, a victim’s condition can worsen. The body temperature can keep rising, possibly leading to a possibly deadly heat stroke.
Heat stroke
Marked by a very high body temperature (105 degrees or above) as well as hot, red, dry skin; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. The victim will probably not be sweating unless the sweating is due to recent strenuous activity. The victim also may be unconscious.
Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition in which the body’s internal thermostat has ceased to function. The ability to sweat often stops and the body’s temperature can rise high enough that brain damage and death may occur in 10 to 15 minutes unless medical help is immediate. Call 911 immediately or get the victim to a hospital as quickly as possible.
Until medical attention arrives, try cooling the victim down with a cool bath and cool, wet sponging, or a wet sheet to help lower body temperature. Watch for breathing problems and use fans and air conditioners as well.
Maybe you and I are alike in that we can’t wait to kiss the dog days of summer a quick bye-bye and look forward to embracing much, much more cooler weather!
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