yes, you are right. some of them might have dental problems so we have to watch what we give them to eat. The bible instructs us to have a free hand! If we are able to bless someone, we should! Every time I bless someone's it's a two-fer, blessing both man and God! Again, whenever I hear instructions given to stock up, I ask about those living day to day, those that are homeless, the many in our society not knowing when their next meal will be! Any such injunction must be tempored and given free of guilt! Stocking up is not a duty, but a luxury! TR My thoughts, it is so important for every able person to Vote in the time we have left. Every attempt is being made to right the wrongs,; to prevent more stolen elections. I've heard over the years that many Christians don't vote. Maybe because they know their true home is in heaven and not here. But shouldn't we be accountable to participate in voting in as many godly minded people as possible? God gave government and has said, pray for our leaders. So voting to put our governments in the hands of the best people, supports what God wanted established. We know the end times we are in, going forward and not back. But I imagine had all those in the free world who could have voted in righteous people, but chose not to, now realize you can and will lose that which you don't practically and spiritually protect. It is so important to pray where we see lawlessness rising and injustice, with what the Holy Spirit places on our minds and hearts. That God's Word would overcome the darkness while we wait. There is so much turmoil, confusion and dictating now over the people by the godless powers that be. Consider that some of what the elites have claimed will happen, has not manifested, is not being seen, has changed, has been disrupted, delayed, or not allowed - because of the saints prayers and intercession for God to intervene and thwart and hinder the plans of the enemy of more suppression of freedoms. This if very possibly why things they proclaim seem to not have come about as they have said. There is wisdom I believe in these days of turmoil, confusion, and unsettledness in what the godless elite will try next, to set aside what is possible to set aside, for the needs of our homes if you are able. There are practical and necessary needs in every home such as paper products, water, maybe powdered products to replace fresh milk etc, medicinal products. If a blackout is caused, the need is to figure how you want to make light in your home. Each family has basic and individual needs for each family member and as a whole. Thinking about those needs and setting aside for them imo is a responsible thing to consider. Whether we are rich or poor, we can do what we are able to do, and as was said, God will do the rest. For those who can, He will ask them to give and to share somehow, as He leads. For those who are poor - God will supply. But even if you are poor, you can find ways to give something from the heart for the need of another, and in that are blessings from the Lord for trusting Him in giving from the little that you have. As far as stress, this more than ever is a time like no other. Whether rich or poor, God is our only resource at all times. The only One to lean on and rely in. We can't discourage discussion on preparing for anyone led to do so - those preparing might be the very one's who are able to turn around and help those without. God works through people. For those who have stress, give it all to the Lord daily, and trust Him for the outcome, for who He will use, when, where and how. Pray that everyone has their needs met. In that are blessings. For those without, God has someone for everyone to help them in their need(s). God is our Father. Let's pray and listen for Him. As long as we remain here, seek, praise, worship, commune with and trust our Lord to provide. He will hear and He will do it. :bible :rose: I think it is imperative that we vote. I don't vote to try to set up the Kingdom now. I never look at it that way. The people we put into office govern over us and the more decent people in office the better. For those who don't vote they are basically saying "I don't care who rules over me". Well, I do! ` Dearest Boulder, I, too, have felt a strong burden to stock up on food and other supplies. It may not be for us but for tribulation saints. I’m going with nudge from the Holy Spirit until He says enough. joan
