Would you know what to do if someone collapsed in front of you?
Some of you might have done first aid training that teaches you how to help someone if they have collapsed or been involved in an accident.
Your actions in the first few minutes can be crucial in saving someones life. Thankfully there is a really easy way to remember what to do.
It’s A, B, C.
Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
Airway:
You need to clear their airway. You need to tilt their head and lift their chin to open their airway. Only move on to the next stage once their airway is open and clear.
Breathing:
Are they breathing normally? You need to look, listen and feel to check they’re breathing.
If they are not breathing, you need to call 999 for an ambulance, or get someone else to call if possible, and start giving chest compressions and rescue breaths.
Circulation:
Are there any signs of severe bleeding?
If they are bleeding severely, you need to control the bleeding with your gloved fingers, dressing or clothing.
Although these actions won't save everyone, they will certainly give someone a fighting chance.
Saving someone's life is very important, but do you know how to save someone's soul?
Salvation is God's work...
As Christians we know there is nothing you or I can do to give someone eternal life. We can't forgive their sins, or help them go to heaven- this is all God’s work.
It has already been completed when the Lord Jesus died on the cross for our sins.
The question is, would you know what to say if a friend said they wanted to become a Christian. This is something even more important than CPR. What would you say?
Thankfully there is a really easy way to remember what to say- it's as easy as the alphabet A,B,C,D.
A-Admit you're a sinner - The first step is to admit in God’s standards I have not lived as I should, I have broken God’s rules and made up my own! "God I have rebelled against you in this world."
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," Romans 3:23
B- Believe- do you believe Christ died for you? The second step is for someone to admit they have gone astray and for them to believe God has laid the punishment for our sin on Jesus.
"All we like sheep have gone astray;we have turned—every one—to his own way;and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 53:6
C- Count the costs- Trust in Jesus not just to save you, but lead you also. This involves repentance- changing the way we are living and taking Jesus as our Lord and master.
"Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out" Acts 3:19
D- Do it- ask Christ into your life. Although a Christian life is not always easy, you won't find a true Christian who regrets repenting of their sins and trusting in the Lord Jesus.
"behold, now is the day of salvation" 2 Corinthians 6:2
Love,
Dave
