“KNOW YE NOT THAT YE ARE THE TEMPLE OF GOD, AND THAT THE SPIRIT OF GOD DWELLETH IN YOU?” – 1 CORINTHIANS 3:16

In the process of having to let go of some things I’ve decided instead of dwelling on circumstances and getting myself upset over things I cannot control to take up my time with productive things.  If I do get down I’ve learned not to be an island and make the effort to call someone just to hear about their day and laugh with friends.  It’s so helpful to call elders because a lot of times they are lonely and need someone to talk to as well.  They are always so grateful and excited to get a phone call from someone and share their day.

I am so thankful for the people God has put in my life.  No matter how long its been since talking last you can pick up right where you left off.  The spiritual battle is definitely in our minds (Ephesians 6) and we have to learn to control our thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5) and focus on what is good, lovely, and righteous (Philippians 4).  Satan knows just how to take one subtle thought and turn it into a war zone, but because you know the game you, as a Christian, have the advantage.  The fight is already won in Jesus name and we grow from glory to glory in our faith facing one giant at a time.  This is a loaded paragraph for what will appear to have nothing to do with this post.  If you are in a dark place with little hope or can’t see a way out please keep seeking truth, cling to what is good, and occupy your mind with virtuous things.

The enemy makes isolation looks necessary.  Sometimes, God DOES isolate us, but that’s different than depressed isolation where it seems like you are not worthy to have friends or that you are a burden to others.  Godly isolation tells us HE is our strength and all we need and we learn who He is for a time, but we are not lonely.  Depressed isolation tells us to be strong and take care of ourselves and brings loneliness.  We were made for relationship and are to share our struggles with others because others are able to encourage us and maybe give us a word and different perspective.  We can gain hope and make it a little further in our journey when we do not hold in our burdens.  We only NEED Christ, but He gives us the church (the body of believers and not the system) to share our different gifts and talents.  It’s so easy to dwell on your circumstances and dig a pit of despair, especially during this time of forced quarantine.  I was delivered from fear and depression and have to cling to Him every day when that liar anxiety creeps in.  I understand.

One of the things triggering this post is the inevitable vaccine for the recent coronavirus pandemic.  “What?  Didn’t see that coming.”  Hang with me…

Some time last year I wrote a post about a health journey I prayerfully started to naturally cure my adult acne.  I almost gave in and went to the Dr. for medicine when sudden inspiration struck to research gut health.  I’ve learned a lot, changed my diet, and have not stepped foot in a doctor’s office while rarely getting flareups.  However, when I do get flare-ups they aren’t nearly as bad (and it’s typically when I eat things I shouldn’t).  I do have scars I haven’t figured out how to deal with yet.  I have researched hormones and am learning what exactly causes all these problems.  I’ve learned about alkalizing your body (and struggle with that because my favorite foods are all acidic).  I still struggle and have to stay on top of drinking a lot of water, taking probiotics, eating Whole Foods, and seemingly making my life a lot more complicated than simply taking a pill.  I’ve discovered essential oils and always have tea tree oil with me (and have found they help with lessening the appearance of scars).  That’s the only one I know about at the moment, but the obvious health benefit is enough to make me one of those ‘crazy’ people when I do learn about others.

I grew up with a sickly mom and saw the effects of living off of medicine, following what  the doctors say, and extended stays in the hospital when your body fights itself.  I am not ignorant of the medical community and know there are honest people who genuinely want to help people.  The problem is not in the genuine desire to help others, but solely about pushing pills that MIGHT help symptoms instead of “how can we help their body work”.  My mom died when I was 19.5 years old and I’ve wondered if she had taken care of her body more naturally had she had a chance of getting better.  She was a brittle diabetic with every single health problem that goes with it.  The final thing was a major stroke and my dad and me having to take care of her full time for 2.5 years until she finally died.  So, I know full well about caregiving and hospital stays.

My mom prayed for a healthy child and thankfully I am healthy.  This doesn’t mean you live a life however you want without consequence.  I am blessed with good health and no major problems, but I was a typical American living on processed foods.  Some people can eat whatever they want with no consequence, but not me.  So, instead of making me born with no problems I had to unlearn basically everything and learn about nutrition.  While I feel like I know less than 1% of anything it has changed my life.  Listen, to be clear, I love Oreos (literally the best worst thing you can eat) … but the less processed foods I eat the less tolerant my body becomes of any of it.  It’s almost ridiculous. But, in the beginning God made everything good.  If He made everything good that means His way is good.

God did not make concoctions of various chemicals and metals to inject in our bodies, but rather created delicious food filled with nutrition that has specific functions for the human body.

I have refused the flu shot every year at work.  With the new vaccine coming out for the coronavirus it only made me want to research vaccines.  I understand to take everything with a grain of salt and use everything as a learning tool.  If God is true and every man a liar not forgetting man’s heart is wicked and enmity against God…then why are they pushing these poisons so much?  Why are they protecting the human race as a whole, but individually killing all of us with autoimmune disorders.  Man wants power and wants to be in control since the beginning of time.
(Also to note while I have this blog (and can so far speak freely) would not necessarily argue with anyone over these topics and am still trying to learn about them.)

There is a lot of criticism over a documentary that went crazy on social media entitled ‘Plandemic’ which promises to “expose the scientific and political elite who run the scam that is our global health system.”

You do not and should not believe every single thing one person says, but it did have great information and insight especially if you want to think for yourself and not just do everything your doctor tells you to do.  After watching the video I bought Dr. Judy Mikovits book ‘Plague of Corruption‘ (Amazon link) and several other books about vaccines and the  effects they can have on the body including autism.  I do not have a strong opinion on anything at the moment and am still researching and reading as much as I can.

I’ve learned the last few years God has taught me about Himself which in turn has led me on a search for truth in other aspects.  He’s opened my eyes to different religions verses HIS WORD and HIS TRUTH and now have taken that intensity and turned it into other areas.  He’s given us this life and body and we are to care for it.  How do we care for it?  Do we pump it full of man made chemicals to keep existing or do we learn what natural medicines God has created to give us a good quality of life?

I guess this post is more of a “He turns everything for our good” because I am thankful for the last few months of trials and faith testing because it’s only made me turn my irritation into a quest for truth.

You can let your circumstances destroy you or you can let God use them and make something beautiful from the ashes.

I do not know what is in store for me, but I want to be a truth seeker and stand up for what’s right and true.  We only get one chance to do so.  While I’m all into “conspiracy theories” I have joked to friends and wonder how I will ever get married.  “They’re going to be wearing a foil hat”.  My chances of finding anyone appear to continue diminishing the more and more my eyes are opened.

I got one of the best compliments of my life today.  A customer turned Christian friend showed me his phone and my name in it is “Favorite Psycho”.  I was quite puzzled and said ‘What?’.

He told my coworker it’s because I’m so little and nice looking, but when something comes up he said, “I get outta the way and say get em!” because I’m a pit bull on the inside.  I said it’s true.  We have to wear the armor of God and stand up!