As we enter into another week of the Coronavirus crisis, our heads continue to swim with all of the uncertainly that is wide spread, locally and globally. There are so many parts of our daily lives that continue to be impacted by this virus. We have so many people dealing with medical issues related to this virus; we have a health system that is already sprained and may become even more tested; schools, churches, restaurants, and many other services have closed; numerous people have lost jobs or have them drastically changed; we have been asked to stay away from crowds and to stay home whenever possible. We have been asked to do things that just a few weeks ago, we never even thought about doing. Our world has been turned upside down.
We are being asked to stay away from all of the groups and communities that a lot of us love to be a part of so that we can be supported and helped, especially in times like this. However, we have to get through this without that physical contact and interaction, that is so vital to our mental and emotional wellbeing. A number of groups are trying to get together via the internet, and offering support in that manner. I would encourage all of you to take advantage of any of these forms of communications, to aid in getting through this time.
Please also be open to enhancing or starting some type of prayer, Bible study, and reflection practice, that may help you on your own spiritual pilgrimage, and could possibly help you get through this Coronavirus crisis. Taking part in spiritual practices will not help this event get over any quicker, nor keep you from being impacted by the virus. However, it may help you take another step, get through another hour, or day. For my friends, in the situation that we are now in, that is all we can do; take it one moment/step/day at a time. The road we are all on is completely uncharted and one most of us have never been on before. Our best hope is to trust that our Eternal God’s hand is leading us and that the Lord’s love is supporting us. Be well, safe, and as sane as you can be! Peace! Vernon T.
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