Just in Case

Food rationing in the US? It is hard to believe isn't it? But they are rationing the large portions of rice and flour. So far I haven't heard of anyone rationing the smaller bags....but who's to say that isn't too far off.

Here's my thoughts on the subject. I believe in trusting God for our provisions....but I also believe that he teaches us to prepare for things to come. He doesn't want us to worry.....that actually doesn't help anything.....but preparing for the future is a good thing.

As I have gotten older I have come to realize more and more that we are a nation of very spoiled people. We really provide nothing for ourselves and instead import most things. Even things we don't import most of us run and buy from the local grocer. None of us bake our own bread, make our own jelly, or even grow our own vegetables. The other day I made a trip to the grocery store and my Issabug wanted to know why they were selling ice tea by the gallon. She couldn't fathom that it was too hard for anyone to make their own tea......she comes by this opinion because all my children have been taught to make tea and lemondade when the jug is empty. The only answer I really had for her was that a lot of people rely on store bought items instead of making it themselves.

Now with rising gas prices leading to higher retail prices on everything I have seen a serge in people trying to provide for themselves. People have commented that they are starting gardens this year and that they are trying to put aside some staple foods "just in case".

I myself have had a tomato garden for the last couple years. This year I expanded to include other vegetables. I also cleaned out my garage to include a whole area just for pantry items that I plan to start buying and storing "just in case." I also decided to clean out and repaint that old chest freezer that's been in our garage collecting dust for several years. I don't know whether that "just in case" moment will come, if it will be food rationing on a grander scale in the US, or maybe just a natural disaster that paralyzes our area, but I plan to be ready. How about you? What are you doing to be ready "Just in case?"