"WASHING"

How are you feeling today? Have you or anyone in your household had or is going through a bout with a cold or the Flu? If you are, I understand! Some of you are aware that for the past 5-6 years my primary care physician has recommended strongly that I get a flu shot. I have not had a cold or the flu in as many years, all I know is that it's worked for me.

I'm at a point in my life that I look for Jesus everywhere and in everything. It seems that Jesus was always thinking of us, how often are you thinking of others? This time of year all we hear about is the importance of washing properly. Our Primary care Physicians and Emergency Rooms are over-run with the Influenza Virus. This virus spreads from infected persons to the nose or throat of others. Anyone can get influenza. For most people, it last only a few days. It can cause: fever, cough, sore throat, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue. Some people get much sicker. Influenza can lead to pneumonia and can be dangerous for people with heart or breathing conditions. Influenza kills about 36,000 people each year in the United States, mostly among the elderly. In the word of God we are told to " Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; " (Isaiah 1:16)

Friends hand washing is a simple habit that can help keep us all healthy. Even though my children are productive adults I feel that it's still my responsibility to pray for them and their families Spiritual and Physical health daily.

Throughout the day we can accumulate germs on our hands from a variety of sources, such as direct contact with people, contaminated surfaces, foods, even animals and animal waste. If you don't wash yous hands frequently enough, you can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. And you can spread these germs to others by touching them or by touching surfaces that they also touch, such as doorknobs.

Some people with flu symptoms, particularly older adults and people with chronic medical problems, can develop pneumonia. The combination of the flu and pneumonia, in fact, is the eighth - leading cause of death among Americans.

WASH YOUR HANDS AND STAY HEALTHY, EVEN FROM SIN.

Jesus truly was a person worthy of our imitation and love. He showed His servant attitude and His compassion to His disciples. Jesus took washing to a new level and not just for personal hygiene. Washing the feet of the saints means learning how to serve other believers with humility. Following the example of Jesus, when He washed the feet of the disciples at the Last Supper, was one of the many first hand lessons from our Savior. Know matter what our station in life maybe, we are not above serving others with true love. Washing the feet of the guest was a job reserved for a household servant to carry out. The Lord of Lords and King of Kings wrapped a towel around His waist, as the lowliest slave washed and dried His disciples feet. Doesn't this act speak volumes to you, now as His followers we also must become servants, in kind.

Please remember to cover your mouth with a handkerchief, Kleenex, or neckerchief so we don't spread the germs that are within us and wash your hands often.

Until next time...

Jim