Jeremiah
32:27 -
"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of
all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?"
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By Dan Douglass
I've listened to experts who say that this particular strain of flu gets weaker and weaker as time goes by, and that it is mutating into a lesser version of itself. Some of these experts claim that the H1N1 virus is only slightly worse than the seasonal flu that goes around every year. Other experts claim that the flu vaccine that has been prematurely rushed to market, is risky and should be avoided. According to the "Center for Disease Control" Each year, in the United States, on average 36,000 people die from flu-related complications and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related causes. Of those hospitalized, 20,000 are children younger than 5 years old. Over 90% of deaths and about 60 percent of hospitalization occur in people older than 65. The CDC is referring to the regular seasonal flu. Although they say that the H1N1 virus could be responsible for more deaths than the seasonal flu, they do not offer any statistics, figures, numbers, or any type of comparison to the seasonal flu whatsoever. According to these figures, with a population of over 300 million in the U.S., your chances of dying from the H1N1 virus would be comparable to you winning the lottery. Granted, 36,000 deaths per year is nothing to take lightly, but there has been no hard proof that the H1N1 virus is going to be that much more severe than the seasonal flu. However, your chances of getting the swine flu are much greater, as with any flu virus. SO, WHY THE FUSS? So, why the almost state of emergency over this strain of flu compared to the seasonal flu's of the past? Is it political? I'm not presuming to point the finger at anyone. Neither am I trying to persuade anyone to join a specific political party. However, there's an old saying: "If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, chances are: IT'S A DUCK!!". Some claim that this H1N1 scare has been blown out of proportion by the politicians simply to draw attention away from other important issues, while they perform some "slight of hand". Unfortunately, this theory seems to hold some water. Maybe it's coincidence, but while our attention has been diverted to "Oh S#@T were all going to die from the swine flu!!", bills of 1100 pages and more are being intentionally rushed through congress before anyone has time to even read them. The very questionable health care bill that is currently being rushed through congress is 1,900 pages. To put this in perspective, the NASB Bible that is sitting next to me is only 1,226 pages long. The same administration that got elected because of promises of transparency and the promise that all bills would be put online for the American people to view 48 hours before being voted on, has actually blocked efforts for these bills to be transparent or viewed by the American people prior to voting on them. Think about it. If you were only given a couple of days to read his bill before voting on it, it would be comparable to reading your bible, then reading one third of it again. (Only not nearly as interesting) So, has this flu been intentionally overblown for political reasons? Time will tell, that's for you to decide. THE TRUTH Please don't misinterpret me. I'm not saying that we should not take precautions against the H1N1 swine flu virus, I'm saying that the same precautions should have been taken every year for "every" flu season. 36,000 deaths per year and 200,000 hospitalized from flu related causes, is nothing to sneeze at. (no pun intended) The same strain of flu does not seem to effect everyone to the same degree. Where your neighbor might die from it, you may simply feel achy and have the sniffles. Or vise versa. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO! In the event that this pandemic is as bad as the White House has made it out to be, what I recommend the most, is being "Prayed up!" What does being prayed up mean? It means "Start now" if you want Gods protection, over you and over your family and loved ones, start doing what is pleasing to God. GOD WILL PROTECT YOU! Psalms 91:9 - 11 - For you have made the LORD, my refuge, Even the Most High, your dwelling place. - No evil will befall you, Nor will any plague come near your tent. - For He will give His angels charge concerning you, To guard you in all your ways.
37:4 -
Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you
the desires of your heart. We don't like to think the worst, but the person who dies in a car accident or a sudden heart attack, has no time to ask Gods forgiveness or accept Jesus as their savior. Now is the time to get "prayed up" Start Now! "You have time". Even If this pandemic never hits, you will still be blessed and have Gods favor! If you want to avoid the pandemic for you and your family, here is how to do it! Proverbs 3:4 - So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man.Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.Proverbs 3:6 - In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.Proverbs 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.Proverbs 3:8 - It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones.Think about it! I am not in any way recommending that anyone either "get" the flu vaccine or "not" get the flu vaccine. That is a choice that you alone must make for you or your children. Therefore I do not state whether I myself have been vaccinated, as "not" to influence anyone one way or the other. I "do" however recommend that you develop an intimate friendship with God and talk to him about it often, if you haven't already. God Bless You Dan Douglass ~ GIVE ONLY WHAT YOU CAN COMFORTABLY
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