Since I have used this Bible passage as an example of how the Lord God has positively influenced my overeating, this doesn't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the verse. Debbie

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I Believe in Doing This, but Others Were Doing It to Me

Luke 3:11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

I believe in sharing with others, but with COVID 19, there were others who were contacting me, family, friends and neighbors who were offering to get things at the store for us or offering to share with us. 

It's so strange when you've always wanted to help others and people are offering to help you, instead. At first, I told everyone thank you very much, but that we were fine. Sometimes, it's difficult to accept the help of others. Then, as the reports continued to change that this Social Distancing period could last as long as the end of summer, I got a little concerned. Within minutes of one another, there are people saying totally opposite time frames. This, in and of itself, is enough to drive a person to overeat! I have realize I no idea how long it's going to last, and the reports of proposed end dates seem to vary, depending on who you are listening to and how much medical experience they have. 

Trying to be prayerful about all of this and trying not to revert back to overeating, it's important that I stay focused on Christ, who always knows the big picture. After much struggling, I felt led to accept the help of some who were already going to the store. It does lighten the stress, but I still wish that there was some way I could assist others. Maybe, this blog post is it. 

Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie

TP Folding and I Don't Mean TeePee

Hebrews 1: 10 And, Thou, Lord in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: 11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; 12 And as a vesture shalt Thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou are the same, and Thy years shall not fail. 

With this COVID 19 Social Distancing, a toilet paper (TP) shortage has developed. I had gotten some toilet paper before there was ever any mention of Social Distancing in the state and before I had ever heard of a shortage. In fact, I never imagined that there would be a shortage on toilet paper!

Well, since I have some (TP) left, it makes me mindful of trying to make it last, as I hear of continued extensions of how long we need to do Social Distancing. I have been trying to use less sheets of (TP) than I used to. With using 3 squares of (TP) stacked on top of each other, one roll lasts me just barely one week. That's with folding them in half and folding the top end down some, because I don't like ending up having urine get on my hands. Sure, I  wash and lather up afterwards, but I would still prefer to not getting any of it on me!!!

I've heard this could last until the end of the summer some days and other days, shorter times periods, depending on who you listening to. I realized that using one roll of (TP) a week just won't last me long enough! I decided to try using two squares of (TP) on top of each other. I have practiced lots of different ways of folding it. What worked best was putting it like a kite on my knee and folding it with about 3/4 inch turns from the bottom corner up to the top corner. Then, if I fold it in the middle, making an upside down V and hold the two ends of the upside V, it mostly works.  I have recently started watching videos for suggestions of what to do, because I figure there will still be a shortage of (TP) when I run out. It's almost enough to drive a person to eat themselves silly, but as I've said in previous posts, Christ has spared me turning to food during this stressful crisis. I have to have my focus squarely on Him, knowing that He will be there through thick and thin. P.S. If you do watch videos on (TP) alternatives, be prayerful, because there are some that are better and some that possibly are not.

Since I am applying these Bible Verses to my life, it may not convey the whole meaning of the verses. Debbie

It's Time to Connect and Not Let the Social Distance Separate Us

John 13: 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love to one another.

At first, it's easy to feel so alone during this period of Social Distancing, but that feeling can become counterproductive if we let it last too long. Sure, it's easy for me to say that, but we don't have to let the Coronavirus be in charge of our lives and to take away our relationships.

We had a younger member of our family put Google Hangouts on our device, so that we could keep in touch despite the virus and the isolating feelings of Social Distancing. Well, it really made a difference and added extra joy in our lives. There are other forms of Social Media you can use to stay connected with loved ones, but it goes beyond that.

We can pick up the phone and get in contact with family members and friends we haven't seen in some time. They may be feeling alone, too, during this time of Social Distancing. Even if they aren't, they enjoy the opportunity to get to visit with us. Additionally, I like the opportunity to visit with them. Some times, I've let time get in between staying in contact with those I care about, Now, I have nothing but time and staying in contact is my way of showing others the love I have for them. John 13: 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love to one another.

Late Night Ponderings During COVID 19

John 14: 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Too many nights I have gotten up to use the facilities, but could not get back to sleep. It isn't that I was afraid that I might catch COVID 19, because I believe that I am in Christ's hands and He will take me when He wants me to join Him in heaven and not a minute before.

 I would spend the biggest portion of the night trying to figure out what I should be doing. What do I need to do to make all my supplies to last for the ever-changing end date of Social Distancing? What should I be doing to better prepare for hunkering down for a longer period than expected? What will happen to our society if this virus continues like this, etc.

 I was prayerful about all the nights where I couldn't get back to sleep. The thing that Christ had on my heart was that I was watching far too many things about COVID 19 and it was bombarding my night thinking trying to process it all. He reminded me of what my mother wisely told me after my being in tears weeks after 9/11. She told me to quit watching it over and over again. After having that put on my heart, I realized that I had watched the Official Press Releases five days in a row and they were pretty intensive, in scope. On top of that, we were going to alternate News programs within the day to see if more had happened, and then we'd watch our favorite News programs in the evening. The plan that has worked is that we no longer watch the Official Press Releases, but we wait until our evening News programs and get the highlights of the press releases. It has made a world of difference and I've gotten five nights of sleep. Yeah! John 14: 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie

One Step Forward and Two Back During COVID 19

Luke 12: 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

I've been very blessed that Christ has kept me from reverting back to my compulsive overeating behaviors during this time of great stress of COVID 19. On the other hand, I think I'm doing so much better, but my digestive tract is not agreeing with me.

 The last couple of days, it's been working overtime, which might have made me pleased at some points, because I generally get clogged, but right now with all the other stressors, it seems a little overwhelming. Being prayerful about all of this, I realize that my body is telling me that I'm not handling dealing with all the COVID 19 issues as well as I thought.

 It's funny how I convince myself that I'm just fine, but Christ lets me know through my body that isn't always the case. I'm in the early stages of realizing that I'm still letting the stress still get to me. I need to remember this Bible Passage and to focus on Christ being with me through thick and thin. Luke 12: 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie

Looking for the Joy in the Midst of the Covid 19 Fog...

Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

This COVID 19 Social Distancing seems like a fog that pervades all. It would be really easy to turn back to overeating with all the stress, but I am trying to put the stress in Christ's very capable hands. Although I say this, sometimes I slip into the fog and the details of this virus which seem to monopolize the hours when I really should be sleeping. 

 Being prayerful about all of this, I felt led to go outside and have breakfast with my husband. This is something we did with friends when we went to visit them shortly after my dad passed. It was so peaceful and we were able to relax and avoid focusing on anything that caused stress. 

 We have wonderful memories of having this time together with friends and talked about trying it on our small patio to take our minds off all the detailed press releases of late. We picked a time that seemed reasonable for our breakfast date and really enjoyed being outside just getting to talk about this, that and the next thing. It's been pretty amazing, but it's been a week and a half and we're still having the daily breakfast dates. Christ knew what we needed to start feeling joy in our lives again! Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie

Not So Hungry

John 6: 33 For the bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 34 Then said they unto Him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst. 

I have been surprised that I haven't been so hungry during this COVID 19 virus epidemic. Usually, when I'm stressed, I feel like eating the door knobs off. I know it has to be Christ who is keeping me from rummaging through the food I've set aside, trying to find something snack on.

He reminds me over and over again, that He will be there with me through the thick and the thin, no matter what happens. Does that mean that I make it through this epidemic unscathed? It doesn't really. Only Jesus knows when it's time to join Him and not a minute before when He has determined, but He doesn't want me to worry about it. He truly is the bread of life and I just need to focus on Him, and continue to focus on trying to see the joy that He has for me in our life, like the family and friends, who have been very supportive! We are truly blessed in so many ways!!! John 6: 33 For the bread of God is He which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world. 34 Then said they unto Him, Lord, evermore give us this bread. 35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to Me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst. 

Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie

Exercise and Social Distancing

Luke 11: 9 And I say unto you, Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 

My husband and I used to go to exercise class twice a week. On the alternating days, he would go to water aerobics twice a week, while I only went once a week, because I had other commitments. We used to walk a mile in the grocery stores, most days.

I had gone to a facility across town that told how many laps you had to do to equal a mile. I walked it with my pedometer to find out how many of my steps it took to equal a mile. Then, I went to several different grocery stores that were closer to my house. I had my pedometer in hand to see how many laps around the inside edges of the store to equal the mile we usually walked. One store, it took 7 laps. Another store, it took 7 1/2, which means you needs to walk 8 laps, because your laps were though when you were half-way across the store. The one that I really liked was the big store, where I was only 32 steps short of a mile when I walked twice around the store, including the outside and inside garden sections. I figured that we walked, at least 16 steps into the store and 16 steps out. We would walk one direction for the first lap and turn and walk the opposite direction for the second lap. We figured that it was more balanced on our hips, because we weren't making only left turns or only right turns. We could walk inside if it was hot, cold, windy, or rainy outside.

It worked out so well, until Social Distancing and we couldn't go to stores to walk any more. Well, we could have, but it wouldn't have been a wise choice under the situation. I didn't know what I was going to do, because it's so important to stay physically fit, plus my injured foot tightens up when I don't walk regularly. Being prayerful, Christ gave me the idea to ask my step-son, who was visiting just prior to the Social Distancing orders, and my son-in-law, if they could fix the TV in the room where I had the used treadmill that I rarely used, because the TV wasn't working right. It was pretty boring just looking at the wall when I walked, so I rarely used it. Fortunately for me, they fixed it just weeks before the Social Distancing orders came through. Now, both my husband and I are able to use the treadmill and watch TV, so that we both stay physically fit during the Social Distancing. Jesus told us in: Luke 11: 9 And I say unto you, Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 


Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie

Late Night Planning-Social Distancing

Matthew 11: 28 Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.

I thought this Bible Passage was very fitting, because it says, "and I will give you rest." I found that after I got up to use the facilities at night, I had a difficult time going back to sleep. It's not so much that I was worried, because I trust Christ to be there with me through thick and thin, but I was trying to plan what I should be doing to prepare for the Social Distancing.

 I tried to prepare supplies for being primarily home-bound for two weeks while to help eradicate this terrible COVID 19. It wasn't long until I was hearing conflicting amounts of time for before this virus ran its course. 

 I had to figure out what we might need if this Social Distancing period lasts longer that was originally suggested. I realized that I needed to pay attention to the medical professionals instead of those who were guessing or stating what they hoped it would be like. In doing so, I realized that the supplies I had prepared wouldn't be enough to last the duration. This is what led to my late night pondering. I was trying to figure out what I needed to get or do in order to be prepared. At a point, I had to realize that I had to stop stressing over making sure that I did everything correctly and that staying awake at night was counterproductive. I was not as patient as I would have normally been and I was letting this take a toll on me and my relationships with others. Fortunately, Jesus has wonderful reassuring passages like this in the Bible that remind us that we need to turn to Him in times of crisis, and at all other times.  Matthew 11: 28 Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.
Because these posts are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my life, they don't necessarily reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verse. Debbie
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