2008 December 08 « Standing Firm

Volunteering for the Medical Reserve Corps

FWIW, these were my personal thoughts before volunteering…

For me it took a lot of prayerful deliberation. I really sought God’s will for my life. Everything always comes down to what you believe to be true.

I know it is right to be in the world not of the world.

I know it is right to stand up for the common good, for decency, for truth, right, and for the rights of the innocent.

I know that it is right to love others as though they are your own. “Do unto others…”

I know who my God is.

I have made a study of what is the right way to face the trouble ahead.

What did Jesus do?

He healed the lepers. He healed the lame. He gave sight to the blind….and so much more.

Well, then the dilemma became — even during a pandemic?

The answer to that came back — yes, even and especially then.

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“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with
him, and he with Me.” ~Revelation 3:20

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No where in the Bible are we ever guaranteed a smooth ride in life. There is a blessed hope and He is who I cling to. Pray about all that you do and what it is that motivates your heart. Whose will are you seeking? Your own or God’s.

After years of praying about this I arrived at the preparedness message.

The best way to survive this, in my very humble opinion, is to ensure that each town resident is prepared to weather the “storm” ahead for several months (as many as possible) while remaining in their home as much as they can. Only going out when absolutely necessary – for work, school,or necessities will be important.

Some folks will need help in order to achieve this goal. Getting to the store, even just hearing the word to prepare is tough to get through, making lists, shopping, many things may need to be done.

Those who can, do.

Who else will?

For me, I don’t want to leave this task to others. I must not be the burden I will be if I am not prepared.

So I am working on it again.

Check on your neighbors, ask them if they are ready.

Then set up lines of communication apart from cell phones and land lines. Mike Coston had a good suggestion here and here.

Pray about joining the Monson Medical Reserve Corps