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RESPONDING TO A GLOBAL CRISIS AS A CHRISTIAN

As I have watched the world come to what seems a grinding halt, I have to ask myself how do I as a Christian respond to what is going on around me. I will do a few spiritual practices and some tangible actions within my own abilities and will address them in that order. First to me is obvious which is to pray for the healing of the world and protection for those on the frontline of this pandemic.  Secondly, I will be joining a worldwide fast this Sunday, March 29th through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by request of President Russell M. Nelson. I will have no food or drink for eight hours as I spend that time in prayer, reflection, and reading of the holy scriptures.   Now I will actively be calling, texting, emailing to check up on family and friends to see if they are ok and need anything of necessity. This will also give them some social outlet to have a conversation and share their feelings and anxieties.  I will be taking walks, doing yoga and push-ups to