Finding the Good
Can you imagine someone telling you back in February all that will happen in March?
My kids have used the term ‘Coronacation’. It came with a smiley face and a sad face.
A smiley face for not having to go to school.
A sad face for not being able to see their friends.
A smiley face for waking up later.
A sad face for still having to wake up (online classes).
A happy face for time with family.
A sad face for time with family.
I look at this and see so many scenarios:
For many of us (not all), we have this new access of time. We are no longer having to pick up the kids from school and other activities. Many of us are not commuting to work as some can work at home now. Many of us are having more family time. We are having dinner together, playing games, watching movies. These are all great things! I need to remind myself daily to take advantage of this time. I need to pray more often, read God's Word more, call friends and family more, and play more games with the family. Who knows how long this will last and if we’ll ever get this opportunity again?
For others, it's business as usual. You still have to go to work. Every day is a bit nerve-racking. I think of my brother Bill who works at a grocery store. He’s busier than ever and is putting himself at risk daily. I think of my brother Rob who is in the banking industry. He manages a bank where he has to be there 40 plus hours a week. I think of all the doctors and nurses, the truck drivers, etc., My heart goes out to each of you. Thank you for pushing on. You are in our prayers.
Lastly, for others....You have lost your job. You were laid off. You own a business that you have no idea how it can get through this. There is uncertainty ahead. You're not sure how this all ends.
For all of us, God is teaching. We will learn valuable lessons here. This will not be wasted. We will one day look back and see all He did when things looked really bleak.
One day soon we will all be back at it, the norm. I hope and pray our norm involves more of God and more of people. We are so much better together.