When P&G Branded Its Shampoo, Rejoice

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Just to give you a brief background on Rejoice shampoo... [from www.reference.com]

The Procter and Gamble Company is the manufacturer of Rejoice shampoo that is distributed throughout Asia and India. Rejoice is considered a top-rated brand among Asian hair stylists and consumers in 85 countries. Over the years, the All India Beauticians and Hairdressers Association (AIBHA) has endorsed Rejoice shampoo as a leading hair care brand. Rejoice shampoo is also known as Pert Shampoo in the United States where Proctor and Gamble has received the Gold Medal award for innovative technology in the past. The shampoo is highly regarded for its proprietary high-tech suspension system that tames the harsh effects of surfactants. Rejoice shampoo is free of parabens, formaldehyde and sulfates. Suitable for normal to dry hair, the shampoo is fortified with polypeptides and amino acids. The pH is balanced in order to preserve hair beauty and strength.Rejoice shampoo is available in several different varieties. One formulation is for persons who are experiencing hair loss. The product is supposed to repair split ends and take away dryness, leaving hair silkier and healthier. Rejoice Anti-Frizz Shampoo was developed to help make hair smoother and more manageable. It is recommended that the persons using the anti-frizz shampoo should it in conjunction with the Rejoice Anti-Frizz Conditioner.Anyone who likes to have full hair care in one bottle can try the Rejoice Complete or Three-in-One shampoo. The makers of the shampoo advertise that the shampoo, with Micro-Silicone technology, cleans, fights dandruff and conditions the hair without making it dry. Rejoice Rich shampoo was meant to moisturize the hair and scalp as a creamy bubble bath for the hair while eliminating dryness and frizz. The Rejoice Hot Oil shampoo leaves a lot of shine and promises not to weigh down on hair or make hair sticky.The makers advise that all types of Rejoice shampoo are scented with a floral fragrance. The shampoo is mild enough for use every day.

My Mentor's Encouragement

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Today, my mentor, Paul, encourages me with these:

Philippians 3: 7-8

7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ

In Chains for the Gospel

Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.  As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.  Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

- Philippians 1:12-14

Paul at his time of writing was imprisoned in Rome, and though he was in this situation, he was rejoicing.  His situation, if we looked at it, is bad.  But in Paul's eyes, it was another opportunity to advance the gospel.  Even in chains, he still preached the gospel to the guards and to his fellow prisoners.  Paul didn't wallow in self-pity.  Instead, he rejoiced in the Lord and has been encouraged to speak the word of God all the more without fear!

The Winning Attitude

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:

Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death -- even death on a cross!

- Philippians 2:5-8

An attitude that Jesus Christ Himself lived out for us to follow -- a servant's attitude.  Jesus Christ humbled Himself despite Him being God.  He gave up His rights in order to obey God and serve people. He did this out of love, and He did this for with God it is possible. Paul wrote this for us to follow what Jesus did: He is a leader by example.

[PRAYER]

Father God, I thanks You for sending Jesus to the world.  I thank You for saving mankind through Your Son, Jesus.  And I thank You that Jesus willingly gave up His rights and power in heaven to come down here in order to serve and to save.  Jesus is the perfect example of how we should live our lives.  He set His standards and established Your Kingdom on earth.

Thank You, Jesus, for showing us the kind of attitude we should have -- a servant's attitude.

Father God, I ask You that by Your grace, I may be able to follow what Jesus did, and that I would live out a humble life willing to serve You and others out of love.  Lord, I cannot do this on my own.  I need Your grace to be able to do this.  And Father God, let it be that I may become more and more like Jesus and that whatever I do would give back all the glory unto You.

This I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

[Journal entry: October 18, 2011]

I'm Ending the Day by Claiming Promises

The Bible has hundreds of written promises.  God has promised His children and not one of them has ever failed.  God is faithful in keeping His promises.  So tonight, I will start and I will end this day in claiming His promises for my life.

I claim these promises in Jesus' name:

Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Acts 16:31

"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved - you and your household."

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

Psalm 37:4

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Isaiah 40:29-31

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.  Even youths grow tired and weary, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.

1 Corinthians 2:9

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him."

Philippians 4:19

And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Jude 1:24

To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy.

Habakkuk 3:19

The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

John 14:2

In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

Psalm 46:1

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 28:8

The Lord is the strength of His people, a fortress of salvation for His anointed one.

Jeremiah 30:17

But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declared the Lord, because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

1 John 2:25

And this is what He promised us - even eternal life.

[Journal entry: October 6, 2011]