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• Wash hands often with hot water & soap for at least 20 seconds. Use clean towels/paper towels each time. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue/elbow.
• Stay home if sick, have a fever, or a cough.
• Keep your body warm and avoid cold environments and cold drinks (except water).
• Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. The normal intake of water is half of your body weight in ounces.
• Practice healthy social distancing (i.e. avoid unnecessary large crowds/gatherings, hospital visits, nursing homes, etc.)
• Get plenty of sleep (a minimum of 8 hours) to stay in tip-top germ-fighting shape.
• Eat fruits and veggies full of vitamins to support your immune system. Vitamin C is best!
• Reduce all stress: Our bodies are more likely to get sick when we are in elevated stress.
• If you have a dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath, contact your health care provider immediately.

In these uncertain times, how do we stand in faith and continue to trust God? While on the earth, Jesus gave us an example of how to deal with the uncertainty of life. Luke 5:16 (NLT) says, "But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer." In getting away from the distractions of life, Jesus was able to be in His Father’s presence, and as they communed together, God, the Father, showed Him how to solve the problems that arose in His day.

As we follow Jesus’ example and withdraw from the hustle and bustle of life, learning to wait on the Lord by praying, worshipping, and listening, we will gain strength, direction, wisdom, and a battle plan. When we step out in faith, we can be a light and bring hope to those around us. We must not give up on our prayer life but continue to seek the face of the Lord. Yes, it takes time and energy, but the cost is worth it. You can do it. The Lord has your back!

Verses to meditate on:

"But those who wait for Yahweh’s grace will experience divine strength. They will rise up on soaring wings and fly like eagles, run their race without growing weary, and walk through life without giving up." Isaiah 40:31(TPT)

 "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV)

"While Jesus was here on earth, He offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue Him from death. And God heard His prayers because of His deep reverence for God. Even though Jesus was God’s Son, He learned obedience from the things He suffered." Hebrews 5:7-8 (NLT)

Prayer Points:

• • That we would see the value and importance of spending time with the Lord.
  • That our revelation of who God is and our desire to be in His presence would increase.
  • That as we slow down and wait upon the Lord, heaven would invade the atmosphere.
  • That our faith would rise to do the works of the Lord.