Wednesday, December 14, 2011

SUNSHINE!


SUNSHINE


 God created two great lights, the sun to rule the day and the moon by night.  Genesis 1:14-18 says “And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days years:  And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.  And God made two great lights; the greater to rule the day, and the lesser to rule the night: he made the stars also.  And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.”  God gave the sunlight for our daily use, to keep our bodies healthy and fit.  Sunshine equals Heat and Light.  On Earth, sunlight is filtered through the earth’s atmosphere, and solar radiation is obvious as daylight when the Sun is above the horizon. We must be cautious even on very overcast, cloudy days, because it is still very easy to obtain sunburns on cloudy days as certain of the suns rays penetrate the clouds and are absorbed by the skin. You have heard that people who live in cool, rainy, dreary, climates, such as Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington, are more depressed and often are likely to deal with feelings of suicide, more often than someone who lives in an area with abundant sunshine. Science confirms the benefits of daily sun exposure, but too much sunlight can cause harmful effects. If you have a high fat diet and get too much sunlight, skin cancer can result. Approximately one hour per day is adequate, and the hours of 9:30AM to 10:00AM and 3:00PM to 3:30PM are good hours generally, depending on the seasons. The body absorbs vitamin D from the Sunlight and it helps to lower the bodies blood cholesterol level, it also increases the white blood cell count which are the defense mechanism for the body. Sunlight also helps to lower the pulse or heart rate and blood pressure at the same time strengthening the heart. Blood oxygen levels are also increased by sunlight. Human health is greatly improved by getting regular exposure to Gods great light.

“Exercise, and a free use of the air and sunlight, would give life and strength to many an emaciated invalid.” Our Night Calling, p.223

“We may be cheerful.  God does not want any sour faces on this ground; the Lord does not want anyone in gloom and sadness; He wants you to lift up your countenance to Him, and let Him just pour upon it the brightness of the light of the Sun of Righteousness.”  Manuscript 42, 1894.

“If you would have your homes sweet and inviting, make them bright with air and sunshine. Remove your heavy curtains, open the windows, and throw back the blinds, and enjoy the rich sunlight, even if it be at the expense of the colors of your carpets.” 2Testimonies, p.527

“Life in the open air is good for body and mind.  It is God’s medicine for the restoration of health.  Pure Air, good water, sunshine, the beautiful surroundings of nature—these are His means for restoring the sick to health in natural ways.  To the sick it is worth more than silver and gold to lie in the sunshine or in the shade of the trees.” –7 Testimonies, p.85

“Face the Light.--I will Not allow my mind to dwell on the dark side.  Jesus has light and comfort and hope and joy for me.  I want to face the light, that the brightness of the Sun of Righteousness may shine into my heart, and be reflected to others. It is the duty of every Christian to shine—to shed abroad the light of the grace that Christ imparts.  God would have me,  even in my pain, praise Him, showing that I realize that His presence is with me”.  (Romans 5:1;  1John 5:11 quoted.)—Manuscript 19, 1892.

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