In these times of COVID-19, when many of us are forced to live in isolation, it may seem as if you are alone but rest assured you are not. Our God is ever present interacting with those of us who take the time to seek His companionship and is hovering near all others longing to be invited to be a part of their lives.
If you are in a close relationship with God you know how much He cares for you and that He has already proven this through Jesus’ death on the cross and the many ways He meets your needs and interacts on a personal level with you. If you are fearful of the future, I invite you to give your fear to God. He has promised never to leave us and that He will be with us to the end of time. He loves us unconditionally and when we invite Him to be involved in our lives, we are given a new status – children of God – and His Holy Spirit moves into our hearts. From this vantage point He guides, protects, provides for and comforts us. Jesus defeated fear by His death on the cross giving us, God’s family, victory over fear. Stand in the knowledge that as a child of God:
Do you feel like you are alone or feel afraid of the changes COVID-19 may make in your life? Reach out in comments below.
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4/2/2020 03:17:49 pm
I am a believer but have to admit, I really struggling with this pandemic. So much death, and moreso people dying alone. It's very saddening. Ultimately it's all in God's hands. I just have to continue to remember that. To cling to it. Not always easy.
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Veronica
4/2/2020 04:17:10 pm
Lisa it is not easy at all. Last December I asked the Lord to help me with my struggle with fear. I had no idea what He was preparing me for. I am learning to put all my fears in His hands knowing that whatever happens He will be with me. I am not fully cured but I am learning to rest in His care. The sadness of all that comes with COVID-19 is overwhelming but God is in control. We just have to continue to trust Him.
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Veronica
4/3/2020 02:27:58 am
Thanks Barb. I truly believe we will go through it and be better people for the experience
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AuthorVeronica V. Sutherland is an author, teacher, coach, speaker, minister, mother, and wife who is passionate about serving God through service to others. She ministers to busy Christian women by helping them to grow their faith through practising the spiritual disciplines to develop an intimate relationship with God. Archives
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