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THE BENEFITS OF A
DAILY DOSE OF VITAMIN R

If you’ve ever wondered how come “some people get all the breaks”, chances are that they take a daily dose of vitamin R.  Perhaps you’ve wondered how some people seem to get so much done? The answer is a daily dose of vitamin R. A daily dose of vitamin R also helps you to lose weight, get better grades, and learn a foreign language quicker! This is because vitamin R improves brain function, physical health, and mental strength. Let me tell you how I discovered the benefits of taking vitamin supplements. A few months ago I had a bit of a health scare and was nearly hospitalised. Doctors decided against it due to the increased risk of contracting covid-19 if hospitalised. But the resultant treatment that I had put some of my internal organs under abnormal stress. To rectify this, I prescribed a daily dose of vitamins (particularly vitamin D). This past week I had another doctor’s appointment to follow up on my recent pathology tests and was advised to increase my daily vitamin intake. It’s only in the last few weeks that I’ve become aware of — and impressed with — the benefit taking a daily dose of vitamin R.

Most vitamins have some side-effects if taken in excess. Before you consider taking vitamin R you should be aware of its side-effects that occur from the outset of taking it. Firstly, it effects your vision. If you take vitamin R you will begin to see problems more often and more clearly. Secondly, it will effect your heart. If you take vitamin R you will begin to feel compassion for those with these problems and feel a growing desire to help them. Thirdly, it effects your attitude. If you take vitamin R you will stop blaming and increasingly begin to welcome criticism as helpful. Fourthly, it effects your tenacity. If you take vitamin R you will begin to stay committed for longer.

 

WHO VITAMIN R IS RECOMMENDED FOR

Vitamin R is recommended for those seeking to be more helpful and productive. It is not recommended for those who like to avoid commitments, sleep in, neglect physical exercise, and spend hours each day on social media or gaming (vitamin R has been known to be completely disruptive to each of these). Clinical trials have conclusively shown that those who start taking vitamin R all begin to feel a sense of pressure – similar to the sensation of a weight being placed on their shoulders. Experts advise that this is perfectly normal and as the daily dose of vitamin R is maintained it soon gives way to a growing feeling of achievement and fulfilment.

 

WHERE TO SOURCE VITAMIN R

Vitamin R is not sold in shops. In fact it is not sold anywhere. But it is ready accessible and freely available for anyone even those not looking for it. A growing number of vitamin R takers tell of how they began taking it by accident and because of its immediate improved wellness outcomes they are now daily vitamin R takers. Once you’ve felt the benefits of taking vitamin R it’s hard to give it up. It’s not taking other vitamins. It doesn’t come in a pill, a capsule, or a tablet. In small doses vitamin R can enter your system when, instead of leaving a dirty dish in the sink, you wash and dry up your dish instead. Vitamin R increases into your soul significantly when you volunteer to help a good cause, such as your local church, for example.  

 

THE ULTIMATE EXAMPLE OF VITAMIN R

The Greatest Exponent of what vitamin R can achieve within a person was the One who introduced vitamin R in small doses to His twelve followers. There initial dose came from simply complying with the request to, “Follow Me.” This they did for some three years or so. After watching Him intently, they then got a larger dose when they were told to, “Go…and proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” And as every example of those who have ever received a near maximum dose of vitamin R bears witness, just before they received their ultimate dose vitamin R they felt two universally common sensations: inadequacy and inability. Yet, as everyone who has received such high doses of vitamin R from the One who gives the ultimate enabling strength found in vitamin R, somehow they were supernaturally enabled to do the very thing they felt both inadequate and unable to do!

Perhaps you could start out trying some small doses of vitamin R. The known benefits of taking on a small responsibility (vitamin R) include: increased commitment leading to the completion of things you commence; finding your place of belonging within a team that needs you (which boosts your mental wellness); increased confidence to do things you never thought you could do; and a growing sense of achievement from being a part of a dedicated group who each carry their responsibility (vitamin R) seriously. 

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2

Your pastor,

Andrew

Let me know what you think below in the comment section and feel free to share this someone who might benefit from this Pastor’s Desk.

7 Comments

  1. Lex

    Great explanation of the miracle Vitamin R medication.
    Does R stand for Ready to help?
    The only problem and side affect I have found is that I don’t have time to get into trouble.
    Well done

    Reply
    • Jan

      REFRESHING comes from the LORD..?

      You will find REST for your soul…?

      Reply
      • legana

        Jan, perhaps read the last paragraph again. 🙂

        Reply
    • legana

      Lex, vitamin R is explained in the last paragraph. 🙂

      Reply
    • Richard Brunning

      The benefits of Vitamin R come from God every day.
      Monday: Responsibilities ; to Act or do nothing.
      Tuesday: Readyess to help
      Wednesday: Respect for others in attitudes, actions
      words, thoughts.
      Thursday: Radiate the love & joy of knowing Christ.
      Friday:Relieve needs as God brings them to our attention.
      Saturday: Remember all the benefits of Vitamin R.
      Sunday: Rest & Reflect.

      Reply
  2. Alan Harris

    Well said, Andrew!

    Reply
  3. Karen

    That which can frighten and is sometimes avoided, is actually a Vitamin and good for me. Who Knew!?! Thanks Andrew …

    Reply

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