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About Testing GOD

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I have read many comments and accounts of … heard numerous people insist that … we should NOT LIVE IN FEAR AND TRUST GOD with regards to COVID. This is followed by them insisting that wearing a mask is “restricting their rights” and that getting the vaccine is “succumbing to the beast” …

I could go into depth regarding the NEED and BENEFIFTS of wearing masks, social distancing, washing of hands (seriously, this is still an issue after centuries), and being vaccinated … however, I won’t.

I am going to address the “Testing of GOD” part.

The people following Moses in along gives us several scriptures regarding the people ‘testing GOD’ in one way or another. (Exodus 15:25; 17:1-7; Numbers 14:22; Deuteronomy 6:16; 9:22) The Book of Psalms references numerous occasions as well (78:18,41,56; 95:8-9; 106:14).

God repeatedly reminded the people to NOT TEST HIM. Yet, they continued to do so. They wailed and whined and complained about what they were having to endure. They wanted GOD to “take care of it” … remove the problem or provide a relief … The New Testament … the time OF and AFTER Jesus walked this earth, there are still more accounts of the people TESTING GOD.

There was that one time when GOD said he would flood the earth. GOD provided a way to survive. Noah told people what was going to happen. The people mocked Noah for his ridiculous notions and foolishness for building a boat in the desert. They refused to believe that getting on that boat would save their lives.

I wonder how many people who refuse to wear a mask, refuse to take proper precautions, refuse to get the vaccine, refuse to think of others … I wonder how many of these people have taken a pain reliever, an allergy med, used cough syrup, been to a medical professional for any reason …

.. end transmission ..

COVID-19 Pandemic Quarantine ….

My Life, Rants,

January, I was posting about Sarcasm & Attitude being much cheaper than Therapy and Bail Money. I posted about how proud I was of my son (scoring in basketball). Of course, there were posts about cats and food and my usual “real life” antics.
February had me posting more food and cats and antics. I am still proud of my son. This is also the month that clear lines were drawn between me and people who claimed to be friends. Politics was the heated topic. COVID-19 made itself very well known in the world. People started to show their true colors.
Now, it is mid-March. People are insane, greedy, self-centered, and down right nuts. My food posts shifted more to wine posts. I am still proud of my son. Cats and chocolate are still high on my list. Quilting has made it’s way up the list. Why are people hording toilet paper?

Here are some of my posts from the past month on Facebook…

Feb 18th
For those who truly know me, when I feel strongly, I am going to say something. I have never been one to blindly accept the words of others. I was raised to evaluate all aspects. I have always been one to over think every situation .. yes, sometimes to a fault. I was also taught to check the words and actions against the Word of God. Just because someone claims to be something does not mean their actions reveal it.
I have lived in different states, cities/towns and circumstances in my 49 years. I have made friends who are as varied and unique as the colors in the rainbow that God created. Each person, created by the same God. Do we always agree. NO.
Today, I was called a hypocrite. I will not sit quietly while a handful of people claim to speak for me.
I have always acted passionately about my convictions. That has never changed. Have there been times I have held my tongue/fingers .. more times than I can even begin to count. Words are powerful. Actions are louder.
As for my faith. God and I know where I stand. He is who follow. I do not live “different lives” for different people as some do. My love does not change with the sun’s position in the sky.

Feb 19th
If you ever wonder what your house would look like filled with smoke …
Toss some sugar on a very HOT burner …
Instant smoke FILLED house!
TA DA
(bows) Thank you very much!
I’m here all night … cleaning the stove!!!!

Feb 21st
Why are there soo many headlines constantly filling our feeds about the death of children from either negligence of adults, or out right murder by adults?

Feb 24th
Before you tell someone they are too sinful to attend church, read the 7th Chapter of Matthew then, maybe, the 3rd Chapter of Romans or the 8th Chapter of Romans or the 5th Chapter of Romans .. to start with ..

Pinky and The Brain are running for the Presidency!

MANY posts about COVIDE-19

Vanilla Wafers with peanut butter are yummy.

Nurses are HEROS!

COVID-19 is spreading rapidly around the world!

Cats are adorable!

March 12th
To all nurses who spend long shifts in the same area, exposed to a plethora of pathogens on a daily basis with already weakened immune systems from lack of sleep and rest … to the nurses who are all to often the recipients of anger, confusing, frustration, and discontent from patients and their families … to the nurses who are most often THE ONLY ones present when pain and agony are so overwhelming for patients who cry out with blood curdling screams in the darkness … thank you for your willingness to do all that you do. Thank you for putting yourself in harm’s way to care for those who need you.

March 12th
Granted, I do think that many people are acting like fools .. raiding the stores of toilet paper and cleaning products. That being stated … seriously … regardless of the numbers, there are sick people and there are people who have died. Think hard before you type or share something you think is “funny” …

Coffee is good Chocolate is great and wine .. and chocolate ..

Sad, people have to be taught how to wash their hands!

SUSHI!

CATS!

Hoarders are selfish jerks!

I love annoying my son.

March 15th
While all of y’all are freaking out about COVID-19 and your diarrhea issues … keep in mind that tick season is going to be worse than you can imagine this year.
As a reminder, it was a tick bite that triggered Lucenda’s rapid health decline the last few days of her life. Because of her genetically inherited auto-immune disease, her body was not able to fight the rapid flood of infection. Also, within the year after her death, (just to my knowledge alone) there were 6 more people who had the same symptoms. Because they did not have the auto-immune disease, they did gradually recover .. it was a slow process.
BE SMART! BE AWARE! BE READY! Be Calm.

March 15th
Stop .. STOP posting memes with bogus dates of “outbreaks” correlating with election years! Just STOP for crying out loud. First of all, let us focus on the facts .. there are diseases in the world … PERIOD. Second of all, stop blaming political parties for your lack of proper hygiene practices! Thirdly, stop proving how moronic you can be by “sharing” random memes on social media just because you have nothing better to do! If you are bored, try some actual REAL research for a change!
Here are some things I found by actually RESEARCHING more than just some random blog …
SARS – Only seen in 2003 (A coronavirus – Severe acute respiratory syndrome)
Avian Flu – First detected 1997. Threat still exists.
Swine Flu – First detected 1998. Mutation of Avian Flu Threat still exists.
MERS – Was initially seen in 2012 (A coronavirus – Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). Currently active in the Middle East.
Ebola – Been around for at least 40 years. This currently is and has been a huge problem in The Congo for years.
Zika – First detected in 1947. First human case in 1952. No cases reported in the US since 2017.
Cornona Virus – There are actually 7 in total. COVID-19 is the latest strain to be detected.
Let us not overlook other illnesses that are CURRENTLY a problem in our world… Measles, Dengue fever, Yellow fever …

Tonight:
Here’s a “novel” idea … perhaps God has allowed something to happen to “wake us up”. Spend more time with family. Slow down. Interact with the people around you. BE COMPASSIONATE HUMANS!

A national milk shortage … if only our nation had not been so stuck on “cheap stuff fast” .. the countless dairy farms that went bankrupt might still be in business to help provide for their local communities.

How many “kids” stay inside when they are not in school. How many PEOPLE stay glued to electronic devices? How many people actually GO OUTSIDE voluntarily? How many “families” do “family” activities?
Why are soooo many people having such an issue with “STAYING HOME”?!?!?!
Seriously people …