Thank you for comment on our blog. I’m happy to hear that you are starting to make preparations. Making preparations is every bit as wise as having money saved for an emergency. In response to your decision to not stockpile what you consider to be an excessive amount of food, I have a couple of responses to that. First, not everyone will be able or willing to prepare in every way possible. Some people prep with food, some people prep with gold coins, some people prep with guns, some people prep with hand tools and sheets of plywood. I believe that everyone should follow God’s guidance in how they prepare. Second, the reason why some people over-prepare with food and basic supplies is because they want to be able to help others who are in need. Whatever your decisions, I pray that God blesses and protects you and your family.