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Hi again everyone.
Wow am I embarrassed, my perception of things are really messed up. I really appreciate hearing what you have said Shelby and Just Mom, it really helped me in more ways than one and I hope it didn't cause a problem with me saying what I thought
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Peace to you, again, dear, dear Zoe. No problems caused, not at all. I sometimes don't comment because I know what I will share might not be what some want to hear/can easily receive. So I thank YOU for your kind reception of my response. It's just that... well... if we respond to every world event in the same manner as Jehovahs Witnesses can we truly say we've left them (their way of thinking)? They not only LIVE in fear, not only PEDDLE it... but THRIVE on it. I know people even today who would swear on a STACK of Bibles that they've left that harlotous daughter and, yet, pass a plate of unleavened bread and glass of red wine before them. No WAY they're gonna partake! Why?? We all KNOW
why.
They and most religious have a language of fear: is this the last days?? This must be a sign of the end!! Armageddon's just around the corner!! Does this mean Christ is about to return??
To have to ask such questions... worry about such things... when he said to not be anxious over ANYTHING is a lack of faith in him, yes? Because all we need do is stay awake. Or at least have oil in our lamps so that if we fall asleep we can see our way out to meet him when he returns.
I get it that this is a serious issue. VERY serious. But worrying won't stop it. Washing our hands and staying inside as much as possible will. Easy-peasy. That's easier than stopping a gazillion other illnesses. And I do NOT mean to play down those among us who may have/have had it. I addressed that in such an instance (and ONLY such an instance) is worry
absolutely understandable - we are human and although he knew he would resurrect him, even our dear Lord cried when Lazarus died. And felt compassion for those who were sick and/or had loved ones who were sick and/or died.
But to worry just because... what, one
needs to worry? I cannot say I have faith in Christ and then say, "Yes, sister, worrying is good." I... cannot.
Do not be embarrassed or beat yourself up over it, though, but maybe just do what you have and receive it not as an attempt to put down but as an attempt to prop UP.
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Well, Corona has come a little to close to home.
Some if you may remember my daughter Waterspout, she has been very ill with the virus, couldn't get her breath. Happily she is doing better now, but still struggling. Her husband came down with it first, then babysprout. Thankfully they recovered well, but still in isolation along with Becky (W/sprout).
It's been a bit scary, but it'll pass.
Peace to you, as well, dear sister Mal... and to your household and dear WS, as well. I am very glad to hear she and hubs have recovered and I am sorry for your entire household that you all went through this. Sickness doesn't always discriminate and so we, although of Christ's Body, are not immune.
Per Christ, though, we can have the gift to HEAL...
anyone (including those of our own household) but ourselves)... if we only WANT to. Fear, though... of contracting something or even that it might not work... or not even believing it can (which is a lack of faith)... can stop us from even trying. Our Lord, though, didn't fear sickness. Nor do many of those who can't stay home but are out trying to help these poor sick people.
My point? We can stay home but if possible we might even be able to help from there... which, if our dear Lord was right when he said "there is more happiness in giving than receiving," could help us NOT worry, if we need help beyond our faith.
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Stay in your inner rooms
If possible, yes, indeed. But this isn't what was meant. Again, this is NOTHING compared to what the fours winds will wrought. And if we can't handle THIS... well...
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and stay safe.
Yes. Well, at least have enough love for your fellow man to not risk his life or his household's by going out and about unnecessarily.
Although a terrible thing affecting many, a virus, even a deadly one, isn't what WE should be watching (unless it is directly impacting us/our loved ones):
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytime ... p.amp.htmlNotice the disclaimer "again."
The greatest of love and peace to both of you and to your dear households -
Your servant, sister, and a slave of Christ,
Shel