Washing your hands for 20 seconds is one of the best and easiest ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In fact, this simple practice is an effective defense against the spread of germs in general.
It is advised that washing your hands should last for at least 20 seconds. But how do you time 20 seconds? Do you set an egg-timer, repeat a four-syllable word 20 times (1-Mississippi, 2-Mississippi, 3-Mississipp…), tell someone to set the timer on a microwave oven?
All of the above will work. But the best way to time washing your hands for 20 seconds is to read Scripture. Not only will your hands get a thorough cleansing, but your spirit will get a thorough refreshing at the same time.
In times like these, what better defense is there against disease and fear than speaking and reading Scripture? Scripture is the Word of God, and the Word of God is more powerful than anything that is happening in this world. Rather than allowing fear to reign in your soul and spirit, renew your soul and spirit every time that you wash your hands.
“For God’s Word is alive and active” (Hebrews 4:12). God’s Word is more powerful than hand sanitizer and any anti-bacterial soap. It is more effective than Lysol or any disinfectant spray, God’s Word is an alive, active agent of defense against COVID-19 and any plague/epidemic/pandemic, sickness, or disease.
Washing Your Hands for 20 Seconds is Good Hygiene
Indeed, you should aim for washing your hands for 20 seconds. This is will help prevent the spread of COVID-19. And it is simply good hygiene.
And while you wash, read 20 seconds of scripture for protection for yourself and your loved ones. Washing with the Word of God is more powerful and effective than washing with soap and water.
Get quick access to a free printable that you can tape to your bathroom mirrors, over your kitchen sinks, or wherever you wash your hands. Print as many copies as you would like. And don’t forget to share.
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