Importance of Imprinting
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Importance of Imprinting
ICF Ladies Newsletter March/April 2012 Encouraging and Empowering Women Encouraging and Empowering Today’s Women Importance of Imprinting Submitted by Vicki Gonzalez Imprinting means 1. to produce a mark or pattern on a surface by pressure, 2. A distinguishing influence or effect, 3. A learning mechanism in which a particular stimulus immediately establishes an irreversible behavior pattern. While this subject may not specifically deal with spiritual things, I would like to bring a spiritual application on the subject. Ladies Calendar: March 5 – Ladies Prayer 7:30pm ICF March 14 – Wed. night Ladies Session: Treasures of the Heart April 11 – “Treasures of the Heart” April 15 – Ladies Retreat EarlyRegistration fee due: $35 April 28 – Ladies PMS Night 6:30pm Every 3 months or so, as a child, my family would go out to “the family farm” in Carlinville, IL. My dad’s family lived there and we would visit the various relative’s homes. Each of them lived on a farm. I have some wonderful memories of playing in the barns and with the animals. My Uncle Russell had an awesome farm. My favorite pastime was feeding and riding his horses. Continued next page 1 2 This “Imprinting” would establish a lifetime authority and control… Nouwen I learned-Henry to ride at a young age and was always amazed at the gentleness of his horses. I would watch my uncle and cousins care for the horses. I learned how to put on a saddle (which for a 6 yr. old is very heavy by the way!), give the horses feed and brush them. With the foals (baby horses), I would watch my uncle pick them up in his arms, turn them around and slowly put them down. They would tremble uncontrollably and he would calm them down with his soothing voice and patting. I never understood why he had to do that, but he said that doing this would help them to be gentle and docile. Monty Roberts, who is called The Horse Whisperer, wrote that very early in the life of a newborn colt a person could take the colt, put their arms around it and gently pick it up off the ground, then turn around with it before putting it down. Doing this would permanently “imprint” the colt. This “imprinting” would establish a lifetime authority and control over it so when a human of any size walks up to it, the horse continues to think “this is a human and they can pick me up and turn me around”. Master and in control. I have heard that breeders who raise deer say that when a fawn is born they have a seventy-two hour maximum to “imprint” it. This will take away the “Fear Factor”. How amazing that this one event can reverse the nature of a wild animal. Paul speaks of us as being “wild by nature”. (Romans 11:24) But “contrary to nature” God has made us one of His own, “imprinting” us with His “Divine Nature”. (2 Pet. 1:4) Remember that there will be many times on our Christian journey when all of a sudden life takes a turn and we are knocked off our feet. That helpless feeling comes and the big question looms: God what are you doing? May I tell you that every time He seemed to pick me up and turn me around, He always soothed my trembling soul and body, reminding me of His love and that He is “imprinting” my life to manifest His Glory to this world! There’s no need to fear my sister, God just is reminder you about just how BIG God really is. He’s got it all in control, so trust Him to do the “good work in you”. I remember the “imprint” that took place in my life as a 9-year-old child on Feb. 27, 1975. God picked me up, loved me and filled me with His Spirit; establishing an unforgettable behavior pattern in my life. In the almost 37 years that I have served Him, I’ve had Him pick me up and do things in my life, if for no other reason perhaps than to show me that He is my Romans 11: 24 After all, if you were cut out of an olive tree that is wild by nature, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree! 2 1 “Imprimir " por Vicki Gonzalez Imprimir significa 1. producir una marca o la pauta en una superficie por la presión, 2. Una influencia que se distingue o realiza, 3. Un mecanismo de aprendizaje en el que un estímulo particular establece inmediatamente un modelo de comportamiento irrevocable. Mientras este sujeto no puede tratar específicamente con cosas espirituales, yo querría traer una aplicación espiritual en el sujeto. Cada 3 meses por ahí, como un niño, mi familia saldría a "la granja familiar" en Carlinville, IL. La familia de mi padre vivió allí y visitaríamos los hogares de varios parientes. Cada uno de ellos vivió en una granja. Tengo algunas memorias maravillosas de jugar en los graneros y con los animales. Mi Tío Russell tenia una granja impresionante. Mi pasatiempo predilecto era alimentar y montar a caballo. Aprendí a cabalgar en una joven edad y siempre fue asombrado en la gentileza de sus caballos. Miraría a mi tío y a mis primos como cuidaba de los caballos. Aprendí cómo poner una silla (que para una nina de 6 años. viejo era muy pesada en gran manera!), darle la comida de caballos y los cepillaba. Con los potros (caballos de bebé), miraría a mi tío que los agarraba en sus brazos y los giraba alrededor de la granja y entonces los ponía lentamente a tierra. Temblarían incontrolable y el los calmaría con su voz y con sus toques que eran calmantes. Yo nunca comprendí por qué él tuvo que hacer eso, pero dijeron que haciendo esto, los haría ser mas apacible y dócil. Monty Roberts, que es llamado "El Caballo Whisperer", escribió que muy temprano en la vida de un potro recién nacido una persona podría tomar el potro, poner sus brazos alrededor de ellos y suavemente recogerlo del suelo, entonces se voltea consigo antes de dejarlo. Hacer esto permanentemente "imprimiría" el potro. Este "imprimir" establecería una autoridad y el control para toda la vida sobre ello tan cuando un humano de cualquier tamaño sube a ello, el caballo continúa pensar "esto es un humano y ellos mí puedo recoger y girarme alrededor". Recuerdo la "impresión" que sucedió en mi vida como un niño de 9 años de edad el 27 de febrero de 1975. Dios que me recogío, me adoró y me llenó con Su Espíritu que establecio un modelo de comportamiento inolvidable en mi vida. En los 37 años que Le he servido, El me ha recojido y ha hecho cosas en mi vida, si para ninguna otra razón quizás que mostrarme que es mi Maestro y El esta en control. Los criadores que levantan venado dicen que cuando un cervato nace tienen un setenta y dos máximo de horas de "imprimir" lo. Esto se llevará el "Factor de [Continued] 3 2 Temor". Cuán asombroso que éste acontecimiento puede invertir la naturaleza de un animal salvaje. Pablo habla de nosotros como siendo "salvaje por la naturaleza" (Romanos 11:24). Pero "al contrario de la naturaleza" Dios nos ha hecho uno suyo, nos "imprimiéndonos " con “ Su Divina Naturaleza" (2Pedro. 1:4) Recuerde que habrá muchas veces en nuestro jornada cristiana cuando toda una vida repentina toma una vuelta y nosotros somos golpeados de los pies. Ese sentimiento impotente viene y nos hacemos la mas grande pregunta: ¿Dios qué estas haciendo? ¡Le digo que cada vez El me pareció recoger y girarme alrededor, El siempre apaciguó mi alma y mi cuerpo tembloroso, recordándome de Su amor y que El "imprime" mi vida para manifestar Su Gloria a este mundo! No hay necesidad de temer mi hermana, Dios esta solamente recordandonos acerca de cuán GRANDE Dios es realmente. El lo tiene todo en control, así que confía de El hara "la obra buena en ti ". Traducción por Luz Quiles Romanos 11:24 Pues si tú fuiste cortado del olivo silvestre y contra la naturaleza fuiste injertado en el buen olivo, ¡cuánto más éstos, que son las ramas naturales, serán injertados en su propio olivo! Tú eres mi cántico Tú eres mi cántico Divino creador A ti elevo mi voz, la alabanza y el honor. Cántico que trae Paz en la aflicción Concierto donde rae Todo mal del corazón Apasionas hoy mi alma Tú mi canto ¡Mi Señor! Canción que trae calma A tu fiel adorador. Patricia J. Olivera Costilla PreRegistración $35 (Abril 15) Registración $45 (May 27th) Un solo dia $25 Hotel - $95 mas impuestos Salmos 100 Salmo de alabanza. 1 ¡Canten alegres al Señor, habitantes de toda la tierra! 2 ¡Sirvan al Señor con alegría! ¡Vengan a su presencia con regocijo! 3 Reconozcan que el Señor es Dios; él nos hizo, y de él somos.[a] Somos su pueblo. ¡Somos las ovejas de su prado! 4 Entremos por sus puertas y por sus atrios con alabanzas y con acción de gracias; ¡Alabémosle, bendigamos su nombre! 5 ¡El Señor es bueno! ¡Su misericordia es eterna! ¡Su verdad permanece para siempre! 4 Beauty and Skin Care Tips Try one of the following suggestions to get the beautiful results you desire: Bible Scramble: Unscramble the letters in each word to discover the passage. EH TTHA TSSPIHEED SIH RONIHGEB TSNNIHE: UTB EH TTHA THHA YRMEC NO EHT RPOO, YPPHA SI EH. OD YTHE TON RRE TTHA VSIEED VLIE? UTB YRMEC NDA Proverbs 14:21-22 5 • Wrinkle-free Soft Skin: Smooth castor oil on the face to keep it soft and wrinkle free. • Clear Skin and Pores: Clean the skin and pores with unpasteurized milk on cotton wool. • Natural Moisturizer: Make your own moisturizer for normal skin. Mix eight ounces of yogurt with a tablespoon of both lemon juice and orange juice to use on the face as a masque. Remove with damp cloth in about fifteen minutes. • Skin Conditioner: To condition the skin, make a paste of two tablespoonfuls of cream stirred with one of honey. Leave mixture on skin for five minutes and remove with a wet facial cloth. • Skin Tone and Pigmentation: A raw potato rubbed on the skin helps lighten pigmentation problems and improves skin tone. • Natural Masque and Mixtures: It is possible to make a powerful masque by mixing turmeric powder, milk, and sandalwood powder. Leave this mixture on the face for several minutes and remove with water to give the skin vibrancy. • Smooth Complexion: Apply orange juice to the face for a smoother complexion. • Facial Hair: Remove facial hair with an application of sesame oil, turmeric powder, and wheat flour in equal proportions. Blemish Control and Radiant Skin – Simple Formula Rose water may also be used to make a blemish control product. Mix it with equal parts of cucumber juice and lime juice. Apply each night to prevent breakouts and keep the complexion glowing. The application of mashed carrots to the face also results in a new radiance when left on the skin for an hour. www.tryayurveda.com/blog/5-simple-home-beauty-tips 1 2 3 Brandy’s Page Leaving Your Legacy to Your Child I sat for moments at a blank screen and blinking cursor as I went to begin this month’s newsletter. I even went as far as calling my sister for ideas on a beginning sentence. She was only able to help me with the title (thank you) and then said, “I don’t know you’re the smart one!” (Thank you again) So the irony of this story is that here I am going to tell you the great importance of leaving a legacy to your child or children by journaling your thoughts and I myself sat at a blank screen. I think this is partly why so many of us do not journal because “what does it say about me if I can’t put a few scribbles on this blank piece of paper” kind of judgment or whether or not we think we’re good writers. Kill the editor in your head because that’s not what it’s about. It’s more so about cataloging those special moments or even those plain ordinary days and then being able to pass them onto your children or loved ones one day. As my great-grandmother 6 nears 100 this year and somewhat not able to communicate as well as she used to, I kind of regret not having those stories she would tell me over and over again when I was a teen and then roll my eyes. I mean 100 years ago she was born… no microwaves, vacuums or even hairspray! We are talking horse and buggy days! Anyhow, how cool would it be if I had her thoughts, ideas, fears and just those everyday moments at my finger-tips? Would I sit and judge her penmanship and grammar? Definitely not! I would gobble up the pages of her first kiss experience, favorite teachers and get a glimpse at her relationship with her parents that I wouldn’t know otherwise. Sadly, I do not even know those answers about my own mother let alone my great-grandma. That’s what I’m talking about when I say leaving your legacy to your child or family. There are so many ways to go about journaling. You can do the everyday thing. (not ideal for me but blogs say this is the best way) or even write the highlights of your week every Sunday evening. There are also journaling books out there that ask an array of questions and leave a blank space for you to fill in your answers. (This is more my speed and a great way to get started I think.) They pose questions about your childhood, best friends growing up, most memorable moment on your wedding day, travel experiences and family traditions. I might not want my kids to know ALL that stuff right now when they’re so young but how cool would it be if I gave that to them as a gift when they’ve reached adulthood, get married & start a family of their own or if I do not have as many tomorrows as I’d wish? There would seriously be no greater gift I could leave them. Hope you consider these thoughts and begin your journal. Don’t worry if you miss a day, week or month because isn’t something better than nothing? So take the pressure off yourself and just begin to write. 15 Ideas for MFamily Fitnes A Sunday school teacher asked her class, "What was Jesus' mother's name? One child answered, "Mary." The teacher then asked, "Who knows what Jesus' father's name was? A little kid said, "Verge." Confused, the teacher asked, "Where did you get that?" The kid said, "Well, you know, they're always talking about Verge n'Mary." A Spirit Resolute By Laura MacDonald A place of purpose, A place that is full, A life that is pleasing, Where self-will does not rule. A mind that is clear, A heart that is full, A life to contribute, A spirit resolute. Earthquake Cake submitted by Mandi Jones 1 stick of margarine Small bag of Coconut Chopped pecans or walnuts 1 Cake mix 2 eggs 2 cps of powder sugar 1 8 oz. Cream cheese Preheat oven 350. In a 9 x 13 pan melt the margarine and cover the bottom of pan. Sprinkle coconut to cover bottom of pan. Then sprinkle the nuts all around. Mix up choc. Cake mix and Ingredients, then pour over the coconut and nuts. Then mix powder sugar, eggs and cream cheese. Scoop spoonfuls throughout the choc. Cake. Put in oven for about 60-90 min. Let cool and then serve. March & April Birthdays: 3/4 - Erica Latigo 3/9 – Sis. G/Rosario Saenz 3/10 – Luz Quiles 3/15 – Charmaine Hall 3/16 – Veronica Vega 3/17 – LaNae Rosado 3/20 – Miriam Bragar 3/23 – Ana Mata 3/25 – Maria Ramirez 7 10 Ways to Pray for Your Husband 1. I pray for my husband’s relationship with God. 2. I pray that God would bless my husband. 3. I pray for my husband to be a spiritual leader for our family. 4. I pray for my husband to love me deeply. 5. I pray for my husband to have a heart for his children. 6. I pray for my husband to make wise choices. 7. I pray for my husband’s emotional, mental, and physical health. 8. I pray for my husband to prosper at work. 9. I pray for my husband’s power to resist sexual temptation. 10. I pray that I will show my husband respect, grace and kindness. When I say, "I am a Christian" by Carol Wimmer When I say I am a Christian, I'm not shouting, I’ve been saved! - I'm whispering, “I get lost”, that's why I chose this way. When I say I am a Christian, I don't speak with human pride - I'm confessing that I stumble needing God to be my guide. When I say I am a Christian, I'm not trying to be strong - I'm professing that I'm weak and pray for strength to carry on. When I say, I am a Christian, I'm not bragging of success - I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt. When I say I am a Christian I don't think I know it all - I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught. When I say I am a Christian, I'm not claiming to be perfect - my flaws are all too visible but God believes I'm worth it. When I say I am a Christian, I still feel the sting of pain - I have my share of heartache,, which is why I seek His name. When I say I am a Christian, I do not wish to judge - I have no authority I only know I'm loved. March & April Birthdays: 3/27 – Barb Hanzl 3/28 – Elizabeth Hefley 4/6 – Imelda Enriquez 4/23 – Nicole Braun 4/27 – Chelsey Nicole Smith 4/30 – Laura MacDonald 1 2 Security Your security is not found in Jesus "plus" something else. This only dilutes the security of your Savior. Security must be in God alone. The church is the bride of Christ, but it is not your security. Your spouse is your lifelong companion, but he or she is not your security. Money is useful, but it is not your security. Your children are a blessing, but they are not your security. Your job is necessary, but it is not your security. The Lord is your security guard. Tragedy could strike any day. A car accident, a terminal illness, a rebellious child, a lost job, or rejection from a friend can shake your confident security in the Lord. So, when your faith is tested, will you still rely on His stellar track record of security? Or, will you panic and make matters worse by relaxing your principles or even abandoning your faith in God? Now is not the time to bail on God. HOPE Ministry (Healing Our Painful Experiences) 2nd Sat. of month 11am-1pm March 10 – Managing Your Finances – Budgets, couponing, financial freedom April 14 - Boundaries, SelfDefense May 12 – Holistic Health June 24 – Hope Fundraiser Chicago Bike Hike $25ea. (Hope gets 10% ) Your freedom is secured by His belt of truth. Your heart is protected by His breastplate of righteousness. You can walk securely with Him, because your feet are covered by His peace. You can be confident that His shield of faith extinguishes the fiery arrows of the enemy. Your mind is secured in him by His helmet of salvation. Your offensive security lies in the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Choose you each day whom you will serve. Choosing to be suited up by the Lord will keep you secure. This is “up close and personal” security. Submitted by Shaun Cabahaug You can order the lesson Sis. G taught on “Security” online. Encouraging and Empowering Today’s Women International Christian Fellowship . 9146 Lincoln Avenue . Brookfield, IL 60513 (708)387–9009 www.chicagoonfire.com