Most of us are hunkered down in our homes practicing a term we probably never used before, "social distancing." Everywhere we turn we are bombarded with news updates and developments about the coronavirus pandemic, instructions on how to avoid getting sick and how to hopefully stop the spread of this novel virus. But, we are all facing a harsh reality - no one can prepare themselves or protect themselves and their loved ones from every worst case scenario. You could drive yourself crazy trying to do so. Eventually, we have to accept that we can only do our best and then we must simply trust God for the rest.
In order to not be tossed to and fro by evil tidings, bad news and current events, Psalm 112:7 says that our heart needs to be "firmly fixed" in our confidence and trust in the Lord. (Join me for the rest of this post on Sunday, March 22nd, at Woman to Woman Ministries, where each Sunday I share a bit of Sunday Soul Food!)
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What a wonderful idea! May God bless, keep and protect you and your loved ones and end the spread of this virus in your country!
ReplyDeleteLots of leaning on in this time for family, friends, and everyone. Negative thoughts, I do my best to keep at bay when I start to worry as they serve no purpose. Stay well.
ReplyDeleteYou stay well also, my friend!
Delete"Doing my best and trusting God for the rest..." that sums it up here:) Hope you are well and healthy this week as well!!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and thank you!
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