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This Storm Will Pass !

3/31/2020

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I go to my Bible and to prayer for peace this morning, as I have to do every day.  When circumstances are far beyond my control, the only place to go is to God. Of course I know he should be the first place I look, not the last resort.
Too bad it takes times like these for us to take God’s word seriously.

I am reminded of God's promises.

My God has promised to be with me during this storm. He will see me through.
  • Zephaniah 3:17 assures me that the Lord is with me. He will keep me anchored until this storm passes.
  • From Isaiah 43:2: He promises to be with me. The storm appears threatening, but it won’t sweep me away.
  • In Isaiah 41:10  God says do not fear, do not be dismayed. He will strengthen me. He will hold me up.
  • Psalm 107 tells of when God stilled the storm with a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed.
He is able.

From Psalm 143
The psalmist begs God to hear his prayer and pleas for mercy. He says “In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness.” This is what I have to remember
  • It is God’s faithfulness, not mine. I am not faithful. I am a sinner saved by grace.
  •  It is his righteousness, not mine. The only righteousness I have is from Jesus Christ.
  • In verse 5, the psalmist remembers and meditates on all God has done. I have to do this, too. I will remember how he has pulled me through trouble in the past and that he never left me for a minute.
I will trust in God. He is able. He is faithful. And he is willing.
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More thoughts to keep myself sane.

3/28/2020

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  So, I just had to remind myself to turn off the news. Every news show tells me similar stories with maybe a tidbit of extra information to keep me watching.

​  I'm not blaming them. As the reporters do their job, and in their attempt to keep me informed of the crisis, they make evil seem very large. They make it seem like a huge black cloud hanging over my community, my country, the world.  It appears that evil is winning, but I know it isn’t.

  Evil likes to appear strong. It likes to scare us and to keep our attention. My heart pounds when I have to go to the grocery store. Fear wakes me in the middle of the night.  But focusing my attention on God reveals how weak evil is.

  My God keeps me in perfect peace when my eyes are on him. I trust in the Lord my God.  (Isaiah 26:3)
They say our world is at war, but this battle has already been won. God is on the throne. He is in control.  We follow the guidelines given us and wait in faith for the storm to pass.

  Those who wait for the Lord will renew their strength. They rise up like eagles, run and not get weary, walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

Isaiah 40:28  “The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.”

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Where's that rose garden?

3/26/2020

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If you don't know that reference - you are  younger than I am.  Google "I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden." or not.

  I can’t turn on the TV without hearing about more illness, deaths, serious danger – fear. If not the virus, it’s financial ruin because of business closings. Jesus didn't say in this world we would have an easy life--or a rose garden.. He said in this world we would have trouble.

  Not much joy in homes around the world. Not much peace. That is, if we get our joy and peace from  circumstances.  Relying on the stability of life in this world has never been a safe bet. Ask the person receiving an unexpected Cancer diagnosis, or the family cleaning up the rubble of a home destroyed by a tornado.

  Certain joy and certain peace comes from one source only.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.  (Romans15:13- look this up for exact Scripture)

  My part? Belief. Faith. It is my choice to believe, and to depend on the God of the universe, my Creator. 

  So I’ll take my dog for a walk and thank God for the sunshine today and that the weather is nice enough today that we can get out of the house.

  Let’s take this one day at a time.

An article containing my study of Romans 15:13 will soon be available on the Christian Living site of BellaOnline.com

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Quarantine Diaries - Day One

3/25/2020

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oatmeal breakfast
My verse for today:
"The earth is the Lord's and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;" Psalm 24:1 NIV


  Like many of you, I’ve been in partial self-quarantine for a few days now, but today begins the official lock down day for Indiana. So, since it’s just me and Lizzy-my Russell/Yorky mix—at my house for the next two weeks, I feel a real need to communicate with people.  So I hope you will say ‘hello’ here or on Facebook.

  How are you coping?


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  ​It's important that we take care of ourselves. I’m determined to eat healthy in an effort to boost my immune system—something we all need right now.  I’m also hoping not to gain twenty pounds of quarantine weight from boredom eating.

Day one quarantine breakfast.  - Oatmeal with blueberries and walnuts.
 
 
  Oatmeal contains fiber – everybody says we need that.
  Since I have no time restraints, I use Old Fashioned Oatmeal. I have plenty of time to cook it.

  The internet tells me oatmeal is nutrient-dense, containing iron, zinc, selenium and magnesium.
They tell me it also boosts immune protection, lowers inflammation, revs up metabolism, lowers cholesterol and gives a feeling of fullness. (I’ll need that if I’m to be satisfied until lunch.)
 
A scoop of walnuts
  I’m told (by the Internet again) walnuts are rich in antioxidants.
They are said to be a super source of omega-3 which may reduce heart risk.
They are said to reduce inflammation, which is at the root of many diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

  My study told me that walnuts also help produce beneficial bacteria that live in your gut. This promotes the health of your gut and may help reduce disease risk.
What’s more, eating walnuts may even help control your appetite. (refer to the twenty pounds quarantine weight)


I top it off with a heaping handful of blueberries.
 
  My study told me blueberries are believed to have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all common fruits and vegetables
  Supposedly, they have been shown to directly increase antioxidant levels in your body. They help to reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure and maintain brain function. They may also have anti-diabetes effects.
 
 
Almond milk

​  As I’ve aged, I’ve discovered my body doesn’t tolerate a lot of dairy, so I use almond milk on my oatmeal. Almond milk is not as nutritious as cow’s milk, but is rich in several vitamins and minerals, especially Vitamin E. 

  I'm not suggesting almond milk over anything else, just listing what I use.
 
  When I want sweetener, I’m using Stevia. There are lots of pros and cons to this natural sweetener, 
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