Some Suggestions for Your First Aid Kit As I was diligently readying a First Aid Kit for our home Holy Spirit spoke to me and said that readying in the natural is the good plan of the Father. He then reminded me that my FIRST aid is the Word of God: Is any sick (be diseased, impotent, without strength)1 among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save (to deliver, protect, heal, preserve, to make whole)2 the sick (to tire, faint, sicken, be wearied),3 and the Lord shall raise (to rouse from disease, to collect ones faculties)4 him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed (to cure, make whole).5 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth (to have or exercise force or might; to prevail, be whole, be of strength)6 much. James 5:14-16 (more Scriptures on healing below) The following are some non-professional thoughts or suggestions on preparing a SECOND Aid Kit for our homes. As with most food, water and medication storage always check the expiration dates. Most medication has a good shelf life on it and remains fairly potent for a couple of years after the expiration date providing it has been stored in a cool dark environment:
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First Aid Instruction Antibiotic Ointment - Neosporin or Bacitracin Anti-inflammatory and Pain Killers (whichever works best for you) Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, Aspirin, Advil, Tylenol Analgesic Cream Camphophenique, Bengay, Aspercreme Antidiarrheal Medication Such as Imodium, Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol Antihistamine Benadryl, Nasonex, Claritin Antacid Mylanta, Tums, Pepto Bismol Anti-fungal Desenex, Micatin, Lotrimin Bar of soap Band Aids have an assortment of sizes Bandages (Ace) elastic, 4/gauze 2, 3 and 4in. bandages for burns (Second Skin) 3x 31/2 Burns Hydrocortisone, Derm-Aid Bicarbonate of Soda Butterfly sutures or Leukostrips Cold and Heat Pack, preferably reusable type Constipation Medication - Metamucil, Fibercon, Citrucel Cotton Swabs / Cotton Balls- Use for cleaning or applying creams or ointments Note: Do not use a cotton ball or swab to apply anything on a burn, small particles of the cotton can cause infection Epsom Salts - Epsom salt soak can reduce the swelling of sprains and bruise as well as draw out splinters. Stress can drain magnesium, a natural stress reliever from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation. Epsom Salt is an FDA-approved laxative. http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/about_epsom_salt.cfm
CAUTION: You should consult your doctor prior to taking an Epsom Salt Bath. If you have high blood pressure, heart problems, of if you are diabetic. A Trivia Moment: The name Epsom Salt was originally given to Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, named for the mineral waters found in Epsom, England.
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and medicine dropper *Not to panic, but a snake bite kit is good thing to have on hand (Wal-Mart carries them) Healing ScripturesAnd said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth (a cure, to mend by stitching, repair, make whole, repair) 7 thee. Exodus 15:26 And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and He shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. Exodus 23:25 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Psalm 91:16 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases. Psalm 103:1-3 He sent His word, and healed (a cure, to mend by stitching, repair, make whole, repair) 8 them, and delivered (to release or rescue, preserve, save) 9 them from their destructions (a pit-fall10). Psalm 107:20 I called upon the Lord in distress (something tight, trouble, pain, strait.): 11 the Lord answered (to eye, to heed, i.e. pay attention; to respond; to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce) 12 me, and set me in a large place (enlargement, an open space, usually in a good sense, liberty, large room). 13 Psalm 118:5 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health (a cure, to mend by stitching, repair, make whole, repair) 14 to thy navel (the center of strength), 15 and marrow (moisture, refreshment) 16 to thy bones. Proverbs 3:7-8 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life (fresh, strong; to revive, give life, nourish up, preserve, recover, repair restore, be whole) 17 unto those that find them, and health (curative, a medicine, deliverance, healing, remedy) 18 to all their flesh. Proverbs 4:20-22 The spirit of a man will sustain (bear, be able) 19 his infirmity (sickness, disease, to be weak); 20 but a wounded spirit who can bear? Proverbs 18:14 and with His stripes we are healed (a cure, to mend by stitching, repair, make whole, repair). 21 Isaiah 53:5 but the just shall live (to revive, give life, nourish up, preserve, recover, repair restore, be whole) 22 by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4 But unto you that fear My name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing (curative, a medicine, deliverance, healing, remedy) 23 in His wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. Malachi 4:2 And He touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. When the even was come, they brought unto Him many that were possessed with devils: and He cast out the spirits with His word, and healed (to relieve of disease, cure, a menial attendant [as if cherishing]) 24 all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities (feebleness of body or mind; malady, disease, infirmity, sickness), 25 and bare our sicknesses (malady, disease, infirmity). 26 Matthew 8:15-17 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities (feebleness of body or mind; malady, disease, infirmity, sickness): 27 for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26
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