Is anyone else having a challenge of doing things scriptural, verses what the secular world says. As in scripture says to put others before me whereas the secular world says put me first. I know what is right, just wondering if others may struggle with this. And how do we mourn the loss of ourselves without sinking into depression? How do we have joy in the midst of our trials and tribulations? It seems that as time passes my patience doesn't hurt as much, (must be experience), but still everyday I start wearing down where my patience begins to hurt a little and I am struggling not to let it be seen. I spend a lot of time in prayer and in the word, that is the only way I have the strength to do this, putting myself aside. But as a faulty human being, I am still in a struggle and seek like minded individuals who understand. May God bless all those who are loving their loved ones to the best of their ability.
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Ever wonder about some of these pastors? I do. All of them. No matter what faith. Good and bad in all of them.
I agree 100 percent! Apparently, there is a fanatical type of church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They were on the news for not following the governor’s regulations.
They decided to hold a service with hundreds of people. The pastor and his wife are inconsiderate and foolish!
So, I looked up their website. Geeeez, they are claiming to be able to cure HIV and cancer! I sincerely hope they don’t discourage their congregation from seeing their doctors. They also are looking at this virus as a ‘government hoax.’ This church sounds like it has cult like mentality.
Some extreme churches are dangerous. I believe in the power of prayer but I also believe in medical professionals and following laws! The police told the church if they did it again they would be arrested for their actions.
I am so sorry that you have been through such a rough time. It is lovely that you find comfort with quiet talks with God. He hears every word. Even if we don’t speak He knows what’s in our hearts.
Sending a bazillion hugs your way 💗. Your intimacy with God is a beautiful testimony of your faith.
2 Timothy 1:7
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Psalms 56:3
You are a good example. God Bless you!
Maybe after Easter, we can all hear more about your nephew.
God Bless him too!
Smeshque!
You have been missed.
Jer. 29:11 is one of my favorite verses.
God knows the plans He has for (everyone).
Things are going ok here. I am tired most of the time and Mom is excited about this trip in a couple of weeks, me, not so much. It is in the Lord's hands.
Hopefully I will have some time later this week to visit for a bit. I miss you all SOOOOO much!Much love and prayers!
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Psalms 103:2-3
That is amazing that a new test for the virus was developed out of Stanford! And Kudos to your nephew, I wish him every success and wellness. Because you know, there is a difference between the two words: Coming in contact with the virus vs. contracting
the virus. I hope he is well. Please let us know.
I did go online and see hospitals in Stanford p r e p a r i n g for the possibilty of overflow patients but there was signage to say:
"This is a drill." The tents were being p r e p a r e d, but are not occupied by patients. That is a newer, really nice hospital in Stanford.
Sorry to be using this believer's thread for updates or details, but your nephew needs prayer. Thanks for letting me know.
However, do you have insider information that actually states 'hospitals are bursting'?
Inquiring minds want to know.
I am being careful not to be the cause of panic, and careful to confirm and reconfirm everything I hear, before sharing with others. I think you will understand.
I hope he does not test positive for the virus.
Thank you about my eyes. My vision is okay, but I had been fighting with the maker of my eye machine that I use at home to keep my vision static.
I do not understand your post....
Contracted the virus? How? What is nephew doing?
I am praying that your eyes are okay....
There are at least 42 songs people are talking about that cover the corona virus hand washing 20 sec. recommendation.
Just when you think you have found your favorite song, the recommendations change to washing for six minutes, or something like that. You did not hear it from me, just passing this along, source is private and anonymous.
If I die, here is where I will be:
II Corinthians 5:8
New King James Version
We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
My kids were taught in school to sing the ‘happy birthday’ song while washing hands and then it’s long enough. I am such a germ freak! My kids and my husband know that I cannot tolerate anyone not washing their hands in our home.
I can’t think about restaurant workers because I would never be able to eat out!
Matthew West was inspired by her song to write his song to the tune of "You Say".
Sing along for 20 seconds while you wash your hands:
You say wash your hands
When I can't see the germs
You say use the soap
When the sanitizer burns
You say wash 20 seconds
While I just sing a song
And if I keep washing
Corona virus will be gone
I will wash my hands
I will wash my hands
I will wash my hands
Oh I believe.
Here's something that I wrote and thought I'd lost, but I found it today. I would include many of you here as people and AC on other threads who have provided me grace moments!
Very early and for 24 years since, my Lutheran friend, Tom, has been a means of God’s grace in my life even in times when it was our friendship that was the thread that I held onto in the midst of those trials.
This was also true of the people on the power lifting team that I was on in Spring Hope; Jenean my TKD instructor and her daughters (Ashley & Megan) who helped me and the boys a lot; my SIL, Debra, with whom I became closer; my high school friend, Marlowe, and her husband, Robby, who let me visit whenever I needed to and even put me up in their house for a few nights; the people of the Gibson Memorial UMC charge who understood and sought to help; reading various mental health books; experiencing the support of the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and their free Family to Family educational program; the continued support of my former TKD instructor, Jenean; going to Marlowe’s first piano concert; and discovering Spotify where I can listen to her music plus the Jesus music of the 70's and 80's which I think cannot be beat; and my step-sister apologizing for how her mother had treated me over the years.
Unfortunately, I've felt God's presence very seldom since going on disability. I think that this is why I like Marlowe's song, Your Presence Lord, so much. It is the only piece of her piano music in which she sings; We are brother in sister in Christ, and I also feel like that for 45 years in and since high school that she is the sister that I never had. I would say the same thing about Jenean who I have been friends with for 20 years now.
He called into the radio station today, with this 20 sec. instructional song to sing along to the tune of his new song: "The God Who Stays".
As You Wash Your Hands
When we wash our hands
When we wash our hands
We believe that mean Corona virus
Doesn't stand a chance.
Repeat. (so like any christian song)...
When we wash our hands
When we wash our hands
We believe that mean Corona virus
Doesn't stand a chance
So we will wash our hands.
.....Repeat the song several times a day.