The Flu Shot

(most things we call "the flu" are actually something else entirely)

The flu shot

Earlier this year the entire family took advantage of a flu shot clinic at the office.  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as Benjamin Franklin said.  The nurse staffing the clinic was more than a little surprised to see the kids there, especially Lilly our youngest.  It seems she didn't read the work order close enough and thought dependents meant only spouses. Nevertheless we all got our shots and rested in the hope that the flu would pass us by.

Not surprisingly one of us still wound up being diagnosed with influenza.  It seems that getting the inoculation is no guarantee that the illness won't show up.  It can, however, cause the symptoms to be less painful and give you a chance to get back on your feet sooner.

"My dear children, I write these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin we have an advocate with the Father - Jesus Christ, the Righteous One." 1 John 2:1

Putting faith in Christ is not an inoculation against sin.  It's no guarantee that it will pass us by.  Human nature continues to push against the boundaries of right behavior.  And no matter how deep our faith, temptation is sometimes going to win.  The great news is our life can be judged through the righteousness of Jesus Christ rather than on our own merits.

Believe and be saved...and safe!

Thanks for all you do.

Brian

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Volume 6, Number 50