We made it to ONE week of isolation. How is everyone doing?
I've heard people say they believe this is God's way of punishing the world for not abiding by his commandments. One woman specifically pinpointed things that have been going on in China, Italy, and in certain parts of The United States that have been affected the most. I actually do believe in that possibility and Scripture has already warned that such things will happen. I've also heard people say they believe this is God's way of forcing us to stop our busy lives and relax, reflect, get caught up on things we hadn't had time for, fix broken relationships, etc. I see the truth in that too. Whether this is God's wrath or God's healing I've already seen the work that this has brought. We are a world that has become very corrupt and our own country has become extremely divided, especially in the last few years. Now we see how both sides of the political spectrum are coming together to fight this pandemic. Families inside their own four walls are coming together and learning together. In only one week we have already learned so many valuable lessons and what we've taken for granted. In the midst of this tragedy we are finding peace in it. Yes, good will come when it's all over.
The hardest part is the uncertainty of what the next days/weeks will bring. Not having those answers can wreak havoc in the mind of someone with anxiety. I do not do well in situations I cannot control and the devil knows how easy it is to put negative thoughts into my mind. Everything I hear on the news and on social media is becoming too overwhelming. If things continue to get worse and more businesses are shut down what does that do for our economy? My son has been learning about the Great Depression in social studies but is he about to experience what it's like by actually living through it? Is it true when people fear that Martial Law is coming next? Or will we be able to go about our normal lives in just a few weeks? '15 days to slow the spread' is turning into longer because no one is listening about the importance of social distancing and the government is noticing and this virus is spreading rapidly. So, what does that mean for the weeks/months ahead? Some states have already made the decision to close schools/colleges for the remainder of the year. No graduation ceremony. No spring sports. My heart breaks for those kids and it's causing my depression to spiral down again. Then, I get a joke in a text from one of my sibings, or a friend sends me a Christian song that brings comfort, or my husband assures me that no matter what happens we as a family will be okay. God sends me reminders of His love and helps me to remember that no matter how bad things seem He is the One in control. Truly, no matter what happens in this world I still have faith, family, and friends and there is nothing that can take any of that away. The government may have the control to shut everything down and keep me from physically being able to be close to those I love, but they will never be able to stop the love I feel and receive from those who mean so much to me.
We are in a very challenging and unsettling time right now but we serve a mighty God who can bring hope to the hopeless and healing to the sick. I encourage you to read Psalm 91 and realize that God was well aware these times were going to happen and it is His will that He will see us through.
Don't lose hope, my friends. Sending you love and good vibes from a 'social distance.'
I've heard people say they believe this is God's way of punishing the world for not abiding by his commandments. One woman specifically pinpointed things that have been going on in China, Italy, and in certain parts of The United States that have been affected the most. I actually do believe in that possibility and Scripture has already warned that such things will happen. I've also heard people say they believe this is God's way of forcing us to stop our busy lives and relax, reflect, get caught up on things we hadn't had time for, fix broken relationships, etc. I see the truth in that too. Whether this is God's wrath or God's healing I've already seen the work that this has brought. We are a world that has become very corrupt and our own country has become extremely divided, especially in the last few years. Now we see how both sides of the political spectrum are coming together to fight this pandemic. Families inside their own four walls are coming together and learning together. In only one week we have already learned so many valuable lessons and what we've taken for granted. In the midst of this tragedy we are finding peace in it. Yes, good will come when it's all over.
The hardest part is the uncertainty of what the next days/weeks will bring. Not having those answers can wreak havoc in the mind of someone with anxiety. I do not do well in situations I cannot control and the devil knows how easy it is to put negative thoughts into my mind. Everything I hear on the news and on social media is becoming too overwhelming. If things continue to get worse and more businesses are shut down what does that do for our economy? My son has been learning about the Great Depression in social studies but is he about to experience what it's like by actually living through it? Is it true when people fear that Martial Law is coming next? Or will we be able to go about our normal lives in just a few weeks? '15 days to slow the spread' is turning into longer because no one is listening about the importance of social distancing and the government is noticing and this virus is spreading rapidly. So, what does that mean for the weeks/months ahead? Some states have already made the decision to close schools/colleges for the remainder of the year. No graduation ceremony. No spring sports. My heart breaks for those kids and it's causing my depression to spiral down again. Then, I get a joke in a text from one of my sibings, or a friend sends me a Christian song that brings comfort, or my husband assures me that no matter what happens we as a family will be okay. God sends me reminders of His love and helps me to remember that no matter how bad things seem He is the One in control. Truly, no matter what happens in this world I still have faith, family, and friends and there is nothing that can take any of that away. The government may have the control to shut everything down and keep me from physically being able to be close to those I love, but they will never be able to stop the love I feel and receive from those who mean so much to me.
We are in a very challenging and unsettling time right now but we serve a mighty God who can bring hope to the hopeless and healing to the sick. I encourage you to read Psalm 91 and realize that God was well aware these times were going to happen and it is His will that He will see us through.
Don't lose hope, my friends. Sending you love and good vibes from a 'social distance.'
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