A Healthy Lung: What Are the Signs?

Hello My Sisters! I pray that you are relying on the Sovereignty of the Almighty God to sustain you and meet your every need during this invisible storm, called the Coronavirus Pandemic. God knows all that is taking place and has His eyes on you. He cares about all that concerns you. He is with you at all times and promises never to leave, nor forsake you. It's no coincidence that we planned, so long ago, to focus April’s offerings on lung health. 
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Air is essential for all living beings. Our lungs become filled with oxygen rich air when we inhale through our noses or mouths, in a process called inhalation. Once in the lungs, oxygen enriches the bloodstream allowing for cells in our vital organs to be nourished. Our cells make use of the oxygen and dispose of the waste gas called carbon dioxide, which exits through the nose or mouth in a process called exhalation. The combination of inhaling and exhaling is called breathing. (https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/how-lungs-work). 

When your lungs are healthy you can do all of the things mentioned below without undue struggling:

Resources to help you give thanks for the gift of healthy lungs:
1. Tips for sharing the Gospel from your home.

• Your first ministry is to your home. Are there loved ones far from God? Use the time you have to engage them in discussions on their terms. Listen to the questions and concerns they have about faith in Jesus Christ. Become a sleuth! Investigate Word-bound responses to their questions and present them in love. Consider it an act of service, not a chance to prove them wrong or even save them. God alone saves, but He has invited you to tell in the context of intimate relationships.
• If you don't have a routine established for collectively engaging the Word and worshipping God, start one today. Check-out these 10 Ideas for Family Devotions by the Bible Study Magazine.
• Get to know your neighbors! Write them a note introducing yourself and extending an open door for them to receive help during this pandemic and submit their prayer requests. Leave your email address so they can follow-up if they need.
• Share the Gospel online!

2. A recommendation for a good laugh: More Than Funny - FULL COMEDY SPECIAL| Michael Jr.

3. Praying as the Church for those who have lost (loved ones and other things) because of COVID-19: 20 Prayers to Pray During This Pandemic.

4. Keep moving even as you stay home: Walk at Home by Leslie Sasone.


Happy temple building!

NOTE: The American Lung Association has created a COVID-19 Disease Portal, where you can receive accurate information and personalized guidance to support lung health during the pandemic.