Since the news of the corona virus has called for county-wide shutdowns and for everyone to stay indoors, I have begun to feel the effects of 'cabin-fever'. So, I have hiked 10 miles, baked a dozen chocolate-chip cookies, cooked one pot of homemade chili, and began to study the conversion of the metric system. Yes, the need to stay active both physically and mentally during these weeks of self-quarantine has called for creativity and intentionality. Still, keeping busy to stave off boredom and to just "stay out of the refrigerator", as I combat feelings of anxiety while experiencing empty store shelves, and hearing of fake vaccines, has truly become wearisome.
How does this speak to shame and rejection? I take heart in His promise to neither leave me nor forsake me. (Heb. 13:5)
The Word says to, "Be strong and of good courage" (Josh. 1:18). So today, I take comfort in the Lord;
and although I do not know when I will return to work and the end of this pandemic is no where in sight, my peace and confidence is in Him.
May you too find rest and a space of grace today and in the days and weeks to come.
My flesh and heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
(Ps. 73:26)
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