I Cannot Let Fear Rule Me When I  Know the Prince of Peace

    As we experience a global pandemic with the coronavirus (COVID-19),I like what C.S. Lewis had to say about a similar “worldwide” fear regarding the Atomic Bomb threat of 1938:

    “The first action to be taken is to pull ourselves together. If we are going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb, when it comes, find us doing sensible and human things – praying, working, teaching, reading, listening to music, bathing the children, playing tennis, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts – not huddled together like frightened sheep and thinking about bombs.”  ~ C.S. Lewis   

    As we have been somewhat overwhelmed, saddened, cautious and possibly even sometimes “burdened” with the outbreak and news of the COVID-19, we can also take this time to heart; to realize and understand that we are still very much loved, protected, and promised Hope by our God. Jesus is MUCH bigger than all of this, and He conquers fear. He is not surprised by any of it. Often times, I believe that it is during these times of panic, chaos and possible illness within your own family, is when we are truly tested of our sincere faith and devotion to our Lord.

    Wednesday night I received a phone call that our family would not be permitted to visit our Mother in the nursing home until further notice. Yesterday my husband received notice that he may very well be laid off due his constant interaction with the public, hospitals, huge business’, as well as his age and other concerns. We have received numerous e-mails of closings/cancellations of many up-coming events until further notice. Last night I went to the grocery just to pick up a prescription, and it looked like a war zone! No parking, no carts, hand sanitizing wipes strewn all over the floor, trash bins overflowing, lines backed-up 20-30 people deep, shopping carts filed to the brim with canned goods, cleaning goods and perishables. Row after row of empty shelves which once housed toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, breads, milk, eggs, bottled water, hamburger, hot dogs and I don’t even know what else due to all the empty shelves. I was in awe. Please understand that I am absolutely NOT throwing caution to the wind, but I do believe in the power of God, have faith and trust Him with my life.
    “Dear Heavenly Father, we ask you now to protect us, provide for us, keep us safe and from harm’s way. We ask for complete recovery for all of those who have been stricken or have come into contact with this disease. We ask that people be permitted to come home safely and without fear. We put our trust in you and you alone. In Jesus precious name, we pray.”

    “These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (Matthew 6:32-34).
Love, good health and blessings to all!
Nanette 

 

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