Tuesday, May 14, 2013
May 14
Psalm 62:10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Glenn prayed for things to get easier. Every day he lifted his concerns
to the Lord. Each day he faithfully read the Bible and thought about
the Lord's loving works. Finally, his financial woes began to turn
around. He thanked God for hearing him and helping him. His wealth began
to increase, but as it did, Glenn turned less and less to God. He
rarely prayed, almost never did he turn to God's World, and he spent his
time thinking of all the wonderful things he could do with his newfound
wealth. Glenn attained a level where he could have been called a rich
man. At the same time, Glenn attained a level of spiritual bankruptcy.
The cost of wealth is often our very faith. Let not the wealth of the
world turn you from God. There is the devil's finest work.
Prayer: Forgive me when I let things come between us,
Lord. Material wealth is nice, but not if it mea ns that I lose my
relationship with You. Help me be satisfied with what I have, and keep
my mind and my heart on You. Amen.
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Monday, May 13, 2013
"Born Drug Free Florida"
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About
"Born Drug Free Florida" is an initiative by the Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Office of the Attorney General and the Florida Department of Health to raise awareness about babies being born exposed to prescription drugs. The campaign educates expectant mothers about the importance of discussing prescription drug abuse with their doctors and to offer assistance to the women.Attorney General Pam Bondi worked with the Florida Legislature during the 2012 legislative session to create a Statewide Task Force on Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns. She chaired the task force, which was charged with examining the scope of the problem of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, the costs associated with caring for babies with NAS, the long-term effects of NAS, and strategies for preventing prescription drug abuse by expectant mothers.This initiative is one of the Prescription Drug Abuse and Newborns Task Force’s recommendations intended to end NAS in Florida’s newborns. The Department of Children and Families took the lead role in executing this educational initiative.
May 13
Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Eric ran back and forth behind the crowd. The parade was coming, and he
really wanted to have a good spot to watch it from. Everyone was so
much taller than he was. Wherever he went, somebody was standing in
front of him. In frustration, he began to cry. Suddenly, two strong
hands lifted Eric up and placed him on shoulders high up above the mass
of people. From the vantage point of the stranger's shoulders, the
entire parade was easy to see.
Sometimes we need a boost. Problems loom too large, and we can't see
our way around them. Pressures build up, and we don't feel big enough to
cope with them. God sees all that and He is ready to lift us up; to
give us a new vantage point. Reach up to the Lord, and He will lead you
to Himself, a rock which is higher than any problem we might have.
Prayer: Pick me up, Lord, and hold me in Your loving
arms. Protect me from the pressures of the day, and remove the heaviness
from my heart. Inspire me with the knowledge that You and I together
can handle anything. Amen.
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Florida Launches New Initiative on Newborns Exposed to Prescription Drugs
Florida is launching a new initiative to tackle the growing problem of newborns exposed to prescription drugs, the Associated Press
reports. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi held a press conference
Friday with the Department of Children and Families and the Department
of Health to announce the new program.
In February a task force
of doctors, public health experts and social workers in Florida
released a report designed to combat the growing problem of babies born
to mothers who are addicted to prescription drugs. The report found more
than 1,560 babies born in Florida in 2011 were diagnosed with symptoms
of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). These babies often spend three
weeks in neonatal intensive care, with a cost as high as $53,400 per
baby. In contrast, the typical hospital cost for a healthy newborn is
$9,500.
NAS babies suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, abdominal
pain, incessant crying, rapid breathing, and sometimes seizures, the
report notes.
The task force made recommendations in the areas of prevention,
intervention and best practices, and treatment. It recommended that
hospitals be required to report babies born with symptoms of NAS, as
they do with babies born with infectious diseases such as measles and
tuberculosis. The group wants to help treatment facilities reach more
women, and recommended considering new laws to offer pregnant women
immunity for seeking substance abuse treatment.
In April, state officials launched a new website, BornDrugFreeFL.com
and a 1-877-233-5656 helpline, to raise awareness about babies being
born exposed to prescription drugs. The campaign is designed to educate
expectant mothers about the importance of discussing prescription drug
use with their doctors, and to offer the women assistance. The campaign
is being advertised through billboards across the state.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
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