Many people around the world are being told to stay home to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. At first it was not too bad for me to stay home. I was used to being at home as a stay-at-home mom and homeschooling my children. Many years ago I learned to enjoy having my children with me all day everyday. However not going to church, not having people over to my home on a regular basis, and not seeing my family and friends often has been difficult. Some people have lost their job or are not working at all over the stay at home order which adds to the difficulties.
Change is hard especially when it seems like the whole world is changing. What was normal is no longer normal. Things I used to do I can no longer do. How long will this last? I have no idea! When I walk into the store I feel like I am in a movie where everyone is afraid of getting the deadly virus. Sad to say it’s not a movie, it is reality.
I guess we are staying home so we can stop the spreading of the virus too quickly and keep the older people and ones at risk from getting it. The virus appears to be more difficult to overcome if you are older and already have health issues. It is good to hear a lot of people have recovered from having Covid-19. God has designed our bodies to fight off viruses. He knows when it is our time to leave this world. Keep drinking lots of water and wash your hands.
Being Together
Throughout this stay at home order my family has been spending a lot of time together at home, at least part of my family. My older children have mostly been staying at their houses and of course my parents and sibling’s families have been at their houses as well. Our entire family has been used to getting together a lot, so staying away is HARD!! We love to be together!!
This Sunday we will be celebrating Easter, but a little differently. Even though we will not be going to a church building meeting with all our church family we will still be celebrating JESUS! No one or nothing can ever shut down our hearts to worship Jesus. He is the reason we live, move, and have our being.
Act 17:28 For in him we live and move and have our being.
Jesus is the reason I wake up everyday with breath in my lungs, peace in my mind, and joy in my heart.
Let’s Have Fun
Why not have fun during this difficult time. I always try to look at the bright side of things. It probably drives some people crazy, because I trust God too much. Hmmm is it possible to trust God too much? I know having God in my life does not automatically keep me from getting sick. Sickness has come to everyone of us during out lifetime. We live in a broken world full of sickness, pain, suffering, heartaches, and more. Without a doubt having Jesus in my life has given me hope and confidence in Him knowing no matter what happens to me my life is in his hands. He will take care of me now and forever.
Philippines 1:21 For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.
Fun Ideas
Enjoy the Beauty Around You
During this order to stay home and seeing the world in a mess can lead to discouragement. I went for a walk this morning and just started crying over the situation and yet at the same time felt such peace. God began to remind me of the beauty he has given me to enjoy. Beautiful things are all around us. Are we looking for them? Every time the cherry blossom season comes around my Japanese friends send me pictures. I also see some on Facebook. I love how the Japanese people delight in seeing the cherry blossoms. They know how to look for God’s creation and enjoy it. We are surrounded by beautiful things so lets take time to enjoy them.
Behold the beauty
Softly whispering my name
Peace filling my heart
Blessings,
Tina